Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Woodford Galaxy
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 250kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 250kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Woodford Galaxy. 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 250kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 250kg 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 if...
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 250kg lighter empty and carries 250kg 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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 250kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 250kg.
Can I tow the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Woodford Galaxy 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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