Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Tickners RL5000
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 RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | 4,870mm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Tickners RL5000. 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...
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 RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
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- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Tickners RL5000?
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 RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Tickners RL5000 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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