Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Bateson 35MD is 275kg lighter empty and carries 275kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 275kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 275kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 275kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson 35MD is 275kg lighter empty and carries 275kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; 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..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson 35MD, by 275kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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