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Brian James Connect Compact vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Connect Compact
Brian James Connect Compact - image: Graham Hathaway Racing
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Connect CompactIndespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
BrakesBraked-
Unladen weight-815kg
Payload-2685kg
Internal size-3.65 x 1.83
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, 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 Connect Compact if...

Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.

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

  • you want one that is rated 800kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.

Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact 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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