Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Bateson 35MD is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) weighs 90kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 90kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2685kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, 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 35MD if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 90kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
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 35MD and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Bateson 35MD is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; 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 35MD or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Bateson 35MD, by 90kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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