Head to head
Erde 102 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Erde 102 is 945kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 945kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,255kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Erde 102, 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 102 if...
- you want one that is 945kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,255kg 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 Erde 102 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Erde 102 is 945kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg more. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; 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 Erde 102 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Erde 102. It is 945kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 2,255kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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