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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")

The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 500kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") - image: indespension.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight1500kg1000kg
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Bed length-16'2" / 4930mm
Bed width-6'6" / 1940mm
Payload-2500kg

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, 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 Maxi4 if...

The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.

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Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...

  • you want one that is 500kg lighter empty

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 Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?

The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse 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..

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?

The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 500kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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