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Bockmann Portax K vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 1,420kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann Portax K
Bockmann Portax K - image: jswhorseboxes.co.uk
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Portax KIndespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Gross weight2400kg3500kg
Payload1265kg2685kg
Internal length3560mm-
Internal width1750mm-
Internal height2350mm-
Unladen weight-815kg
Internal size-3.65 x 1.83
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Bockmann Portax K, 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 K if...

A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.

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Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...

  • you want one that carries 1,420kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 Bockmann Portax K and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 1,420kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 1,420kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K 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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