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Erde 143 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)

The Erde 143 is 647kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,253kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 143Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Gross weight600kg3500kg
Unladen weight98kg745kg
Payload502kg2755kg
Internal length1.44m-
Internal width0.99m-
Internal height0.40m-
Internal size-3.04 x 1.68
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Erde 143, 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 143 if...

  • you want one that is 647kg lighter empty

The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.

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Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,253kg more

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 Erde 143 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Erde 143 is 647kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,253kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; 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 Erde 143 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Erde 143. It is 647kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS).

Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 2,253kg.

Can I tow the Erde 143 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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