Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Woodford Widebody
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 389kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 389kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.7 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 389kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 389kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 389kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Woodford Widebody 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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