Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 285kg lighter empty and carries 285kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 285kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 285kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 285kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- 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 GX106 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 285kg lighter empty and carries 285kg more. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg 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 GX106 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 285kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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