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Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra

The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 100kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") - image: indespension.co.uk
Supreme Ultra
Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
Unladen weight1000kg1100 kg
Bed length16'2" / 4930mm-
Bed width6'6" / 1940mm-
Gross weight3500kg-
Payload2500kg-
Maximum gross weight-3200 kg
Overall length-5.00 m (16 ft 5 in)
Internal length-3.54 m (11 ft 7 in)
Internal width-1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 100kg 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 Supreme Ultra if...

The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?

The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 100kg 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 Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..

Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?

The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 100kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.

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