Head to head
Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 1,440kg lighter empty and carries 1,440kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,440kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,440kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 2440kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 1060kg | 2500kg |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg, 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 Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
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Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is 1,440kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,440kg 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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 1,440kg lighter empty and carries 1,440kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox; 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 Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 1,440kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Which carries more, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,440kg.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg 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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