Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,870kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,870kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 2500kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1000kg |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,870kg 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 Humbaur Steely and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,870kg more. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site 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 Steely or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,870kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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