Head to head
Erde 143 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Erde 143 is 717kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,183kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) weighs 717kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 2,183kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2685kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Erde 143, 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 143 if...
- you want one that is 717kg 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.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,183kg more
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 Erde 143 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Erde 143 is 717kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,183kg 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 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Erde 143. It is 717kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 2,183kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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