Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,198kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,198kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 98kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2755kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 745kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, 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 Portax Esprit if...
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
- you want one that carries 1,198kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 98kg 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 Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,198kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox 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 Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS). It is 98kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 1,198kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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