Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Maypole MP6819
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,501kg heavier gross and is 88cm (3ft) wider inside. The Maypole MP6819 is 599kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,501kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 599kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 88cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 120kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 116cm |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Payload | - | 379kg |
| Internal length | - | 186cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Maypole MP6819. 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 2,501kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 88cm (3ft) wider inside
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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 599kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Maypole MP6819?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,501kg heavier gross and is 88cm (3ft) wider inside. The Maypole MP6819 is 599kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 599kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Maypole MP6819 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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