Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 915kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 915kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 85kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal length | - | 173cm |
| Internal width | - | 115cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Lider 39400E. 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 3 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 39400E if...
- you want one that is 915kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 915kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 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 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 915kg 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 39400E 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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