Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 490kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 490kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 1000kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 490kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
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 Ifor Williams CT136HD and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 490kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; 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 Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 490kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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