Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 460kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 340kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 460kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 340kg 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 Ifor Williams GX84 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 460kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 340kg more. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; 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 GX84 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 340kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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