Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 41kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 41kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Rice Beaufort 60. 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 41kg lighter empty
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 Beaufort 60 if...
An older-generation British horse trailer from Rice, a Leicestershire trailer builder, still bought and sold secondhand by owners who want a simple twin-axle box for two horses.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 41kg 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 Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 41kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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