Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 945kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 945kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,255kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 245kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Maypole MP6810. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,255kg more
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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 945kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Full MP6810 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 945kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg 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 Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 945kg 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 Maypole MP6810?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 2,255kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Maypole MP6810 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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