Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Brian James General Plant carries 93kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 93kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1000kg |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, 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 General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 93kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 General Plant and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James General Plant carries 93kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork 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 carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Brian James General Plant, by 93kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant 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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