Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 3500kg |
| Bed length | 3.20m | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | 1.80m | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1000kg |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Brian James C 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 C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 2 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 Brian James C Transporter and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter 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..
Can I tow the Brian James C 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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