Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Bateson 26MD is 315kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 585kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) weighs 315kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 585kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2685kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, 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 26MD if...
- you want one that is 315kg 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 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 585kg more
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 26MD and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Bateson 26MD is 315kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 585kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 585kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) 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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