Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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 TA5 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 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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