Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 501kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 501kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 532kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 501kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
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.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 501kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 501kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e 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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