Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 380kg lighter empty and carries 380kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 380kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 380kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 380kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 LM106 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 380kg lighter empty and carries 380kg more. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed 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 LM106 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 380kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 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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