Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 761kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 20cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 761kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 20cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 1480kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 2236mm |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Ifor Williams Transporta. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 761kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20cm wider inside
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 761kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 20cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 761kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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