Head to head
Brian James C4 Transporter vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Brian James C4 Transporter is a 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..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Transporter | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000-2600kg (range across C4 variants) | 3500kg |
| Deck length | 12ft 2in (3.7m) loading area, up to 16ft overall | - |
| Deck width | 5ft 10in - 6ft | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Ramps | 8ft loading ramps included | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1000kg |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Brian James C4 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 C4 Transporter if...
A twin-axle trailer for moving a single car, van or small plant item, used by garages, racers and recovery firms. It is light enough for many family cars to tow while still carrying a saloon or hatchback on its own wheels.
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- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
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 Transporter and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James C4 Transporter is a 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 C4 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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