Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 550kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 1350kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Tickners GB855. 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 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,150kg 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 550kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
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 GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 550kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,150kg 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 GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 550kg 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 GB855?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Tickners GB855 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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