Head to head
Bateson Derby vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,475kg more and is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Derby is 325kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,475kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 325kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Derby | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | approx. 1,025kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 2.70m | - |
| Internal width | 1.50m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Bateson Derby, 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 Derby if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
A light double horse trailer that can be towed by a large saloon car rather than needing a 4x4, thanks to its low unladen weight. It suits owners moving one or two horses locally who want to avoid buying a heavier, purpose-built tow vehicle.
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- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that carries 1,475kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross
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 Derby and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,475kg more and is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Derby is 325kg lighter empty. The Bateson Derby is a lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer; 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 Derby or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson Derby. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Bateson Derby or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,475kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Derby 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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