Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,805kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,805kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) weighs 395kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 745kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2755kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
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- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
- you want one that carries 1,805kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A UK built galvanised plant trailer with a low loading beavertail for mini diggers, scissor lifts and rollers. Common on mini digger hire fleets and with small groundworks firms.
Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,805kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 395kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is a 10 ft x 5 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS).
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 1,805kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) 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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