Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 864kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 864kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 136kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Lider Alicante. 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 2,750kg 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 864kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
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 Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 864kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg 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 Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 864kg 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 Alicante 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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