Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 575kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 325kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 575kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 325kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 325kg 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 Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 575kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 325kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside 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 Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 325kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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