Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Brian James C4 Blue is 305kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 305kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 1000kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | 2.0m | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, 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 C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 C4 Blue and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 305kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle 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..
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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