Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Nugent Q1710
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,293kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 847kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,293kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3,140kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 847kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 207kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Nugent Q1710. 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 2,293kg more
- you want one that is rated 3,140kg 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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 847kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Nugent Q1710?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,293kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 847kg 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 Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 847kg 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 Nugent Q1710?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 2,293kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Nugent Q1710 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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