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Ifor Williams BV105 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 720kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 80kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams BV105
Ifor Williams BV105 - image: blains.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

Ifor Williams BV105Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Unladen weight735kg815kg
Payload1965kg2685kg
Internal length3.00m-
Internal width1.47m-
AxlesTwin (dual)-
Internal size-3.65 x 1.83
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, 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 BV105 if...

  • you want one that is 80kg lighter empty

A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.

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

  • you want one that carries 720kg more
  • 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.

Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 720kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 80kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; 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 Ifor Williams BV105 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 720kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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