Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 271kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 271kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 1000kg |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, 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 CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is 271kg lighter empty
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
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 CarGO Connect and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 271kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; 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 CarGO Connect or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 271kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect 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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