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Bateson 35-16 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 85kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 35-16
Bateson 35-16 - image: other Bateson model shown; image from image from batesontrailers.com
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35-16Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2670kg2755kg
Size16' x 6'2"-
Unladen weight-745kg
Internal size-3.04 x 1.68
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Bateson 35-16, 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 35-16 if...

A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.

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Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...

  • you want one that carries 85kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 85kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is a 10 ft x 5 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 85kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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