Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 937kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,163kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 937kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,163kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 337kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,163kg 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 937kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 937kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,163kg 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 MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 937kg 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 MP6812?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 2,163kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Maypole MP6812 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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