Head to head
Erde 143 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Erde 143 is 902kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,998kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 902kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,998kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Erde 143, 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 143 if...
- you want one that is 902kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,998kg 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 143 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Erde 143 is 902kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,998kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; 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 143 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Erde 143. It is 902kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,998kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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