Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 705kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 45kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 705kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) weighs 45kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2685kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, 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 PT44 if...
- you want one that is 45kg lighter empty
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 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that carries 705kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg 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 PT44 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 705kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 45kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; 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 PT44 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Bateson PT44. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 705kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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