Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Bateson 26MD is 245kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 655kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 655kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 745kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2755kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, 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 26MD if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 655kg more
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 26MD and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Bateson 26MD is 245kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 655kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS).
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 655kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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