Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 443kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 348kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 443kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 348kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, 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 Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 443kg lighter empty
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 348kg 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 Digger Plant 2 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 443kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 348kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; 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 Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 443kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 348kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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