Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 415kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 415kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 1000kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 415kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- 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 800kg 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 GD105 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 415kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; 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 GD105 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 415kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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