Head to head
Ifor Williams HB610 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 450kg lighter empty and carries 450kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 450kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 450kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB610 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1450kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2050kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | - |
| Internal width | 2.07m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, 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 HB610 if...
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
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- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 450kg 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 HB610 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 450kg lighter empty and carries 450kg more. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox 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 HB610 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 450kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 450kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB610 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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