Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 310kg lighter empty and carries 310kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 310kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 310kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 310kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 310kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
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 Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 310kg lighter empty and carries 310kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant 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 Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 310kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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