Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2500kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, 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 Race Transporter 5 if...
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 200kg 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 Race Transporter 5 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; 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 Race Transporter 5 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 200kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 200kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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