Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 381kg lighter empty and is 24cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 381kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 1100 kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | - |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Internal length | - | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 381kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 24cm 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 Supreme Ultra if...
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 381kg lighter empty and is 24cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 381kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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