Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,150kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 850kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,150kg more.
- 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 850kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 350 kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 2,150kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes 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 Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 850kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
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 SW385M16?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,150kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 850kg 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 SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 850kg 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 SW385M16?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 2,150kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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