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Bateson 100LT vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 100LT
Bateson 100LT - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTIndespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Gross weight10,000kg3500kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-815kg
Payload-2685kg
Internal size-3.65 x 1.83
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 100LT if...

  • you want one that is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross

Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.

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Full 100LT specifications →

Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...

The larger Challenger 50 beavertail for bigger mini excavators and compact plant. Used by groundworks firms and hire fleets that need extra bed length.

Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) on a car licence?

Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.

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