Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 605kg more and is 205kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 605kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 205kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 745kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2755kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, 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 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
- you want one that carries 605kg more
- you want one that is 205kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 48LT and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 605kg more and is 205kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; 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 48LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS). It is 205kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 605kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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