Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | - |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Ifor Williams TT3017. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
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 TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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