Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is 5kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 5kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 1000kg |
| Bed length | 17' | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | 7' | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Axles | Tri | - |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Graham Edwards VT3517TB, 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 VT3517TB if...
- you want one that is 5kg lighter empty
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
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 VT3517TB and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is 5kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter 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 VT3517TB or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Graham Edwards VT3517TB. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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