Head to head
Indespension AD2800SPLED vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension AD2800SPLED is 240kg lighter empty and carries 240kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 240kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension AD2800SPLED carries 240kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension AD2800SPLED | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 760kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2740kg | 2500kg |
| Internal size | 3.05 x 1.80 | - |
| Bed height | 456mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Indespension AD2800SPLED, 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 AD2800SPLED if...
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 240kg more
A galvanised plant trailer with a spring assisted ramp tail for mini diggers and scissor lifts. Suits builders, plant hire depots and landscapers.
Full AD2800SPLED specifications →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 Indespension AD2800SPLED and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension AD2800SPLED is 240kg lighter empty and carries 240kg more. The Indespension AD2800SPLED is a 10 ft 1 in x 5 ft 11 in 3.5 tonne plant trailer with spring assisted ramp tail; 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 Indespension AD2800SPLED or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension AD2800SPLED. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Indespension AD2800SPLED or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension AD2800SPLED, by 240kg.
Can I tow the Indespension AD2800SPLED 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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