Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,030kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 720kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,030kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 720kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 470kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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...
- you want one that carries 2,030kg more
- 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 720kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,030kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 720kg lighter empty. 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 720kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 2,030kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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