Head to head
Equi-Trek Carriage Treka vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 850kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka weighs 850kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Carriage Treka | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1850kg | 1000kg |
| Axles | 3 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (six fully braked wheels) | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Equi-Trek Carriage Treka, 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 Carriage Treka if...
A specialist trailer built to carry a horse and its carriage together, aimed at the smaller driving/carriage-driving market rather than general riders. The triaxle chassis spreads the combined weight of horse and carriage.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is 850kg 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 Equi-Trek Carriage Treka and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 850kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Carriage Treka is a triaxle trailer for transporting a horse and carriage together; 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 Carriage Treka or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 850kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.