Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 775kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 775kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 745kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2755kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, 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 PT44 if...
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
- you want one that carries 775kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
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 PT44 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 775kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; 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 PT44 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS). It is 25kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 775kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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