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Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 410kg lighter empty and carries 410kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 410kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 410kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 590kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2910kg | 2500kg |
| Internal size | 3.05 x 1.70 | - |
| Bed height | 367mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 410kg more
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 410kg lighter empty and carries 410kg more. The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant 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 Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 410kg.
Can I tow the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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