Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 230kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 270kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 230kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, 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 A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 270kg 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 Brian James A4 Transporter and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 230kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 270kg more. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; 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 Brian James A4 Transporter or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 270kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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