Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Bateson 26MD is 500kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 400kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 400kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 400kg more
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson 26MD is 500kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 400kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 400kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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