Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 281kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 281kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 1000kg |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 281kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
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 TB Tiltbed and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 281kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; 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 TB Tiltbed or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 281kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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