Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 540kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 540kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 460kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes 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 →Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 540kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Full 38398 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 540kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. 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.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 540kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Lider 38398 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.