Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 578kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 578kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 359kg | - |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 578kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes 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 P5 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 578kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 578kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 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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