Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 745kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2755kg |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, 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 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg 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 27-16 Transporter and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 30kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; 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 27-16 Transporter or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS).
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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