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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is a 10 ft x 5 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 745kg |
| Payload | - | 2755kg |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, 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 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
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 3550 Platform Trailer and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is a 10 ft x 5 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer 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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