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Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 119kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 119kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 600kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 1524mm |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 52cm (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
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 119kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 119kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 119kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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