Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Lider 39770
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 39770 is 289kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 289kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Lider 39770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 430kg |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 361 x 185 x 11cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Lider 39770. 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 rated 1.4 tonnes 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
Buy or hire the 39770 if...
- you want one that is 289kg lighter empty
A lighter single-axle car transporter for owners of small cars, motorhomes-with-tow-cars or similar, sized to be towed by a mid-range family car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Lider 39770?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 39770 is 289kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Lider 39770 is a a braked single-axle car transporter trailer rated at 1600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770. It is 289kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Lider 39770 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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