Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 1,128kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 1,128kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 28kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2685kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 815kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, 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 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 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that carries 1,128kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 28kg lighter empty
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 Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 1,128kg 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 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). It is 28kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 1,128kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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