Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Humbaur HTK carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1000kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, 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 HTK if...
- you want one that carries 50kg more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
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 Humbaur HTK and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Humbaur HTK carries 50kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; 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 carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Humbaur HTK, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK 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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