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Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 904kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,099kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 904kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,099kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 1000kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, 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 Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 904kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that carries 1,099kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 904kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,099kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 904kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,099kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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