Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 1000kg |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Equi-Trek Apollo, 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 Apollo if...
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
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- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 155kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; 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 Equi-Trek Apollo or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Equi-Trek Apollo. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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