Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 535kg more and is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 535kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 135kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2685kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, 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 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 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that carries 535kg more
- you want one that is 135kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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 48LT and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 535kg more and is 135kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). It is 135kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 535kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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