Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,940kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 810kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 810kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,940kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | up to 560 kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. 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 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,940kg 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 Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 810kg lighter empty
The Galaxy G510M16 suits owners of small motorboats up to about 4.8m, using a multi-roller bed rather than bunks so the hull can be winched on and off easily at a slipway. Its modular rating up to 750kg gross weight lets an owner choose the plate that matches their towing licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,940kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 810kg 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 Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is a a single-axle multi-roller boat trailer from French manufacturer Sun Way, built for launching and recovering small motorboats..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 810kg 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 Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,940kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 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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