Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 120kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 120kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2685kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bateson PT66, 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 PT66 if...
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that is 120kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 120kg more
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 PT66 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). It is 120kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 120kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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