Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 865kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,135kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 865kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 2,135kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 365kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Tickners CP53. 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 2,135kg 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 CP53 if...
- you want one that is 865kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 865kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,135kg more. 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 Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 865kg 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 Tickners CP53?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 2,135kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Tickners CP53 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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