Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 235kg lighter empty and carries 235kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 235kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 235kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | 2500kg |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 235kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →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 Ifor Williams GX126 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 235kg lighter empty and carries 235kg more. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; 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 Ifor Williams GX126 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 235kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 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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