Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 20kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2520kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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...
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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. 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 M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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