Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 201kg lighter empty and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 201kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 201kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 201kg lighter empty and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 201kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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