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Ifor Williams P6e vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed

The Ifor Williams P6e is 547kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams P6e
Ifor Williams P6e - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
TB Tiltbed
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams P6eIfor Williams TB Tiltbed
Gross weight750kg3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight172kg719kg to 978kg depending on model
Payload578kg-
Internal bed1.98m x 1.21m-
BrakesUnbraked-
Internal length options-4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m
Internal width-2.04m (all models)

Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the P6e if...

  • you want one that is 547kg lighter empty

A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.

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Full P6e specifications →

Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,250kg 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.

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Full TB Tiltbed specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P6e and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?

The Ifor Williams P6e is 547kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P6e or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?

The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 547kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e 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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