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Ifor Williams GD84 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)

The Ifor Williams GD84 is 365kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 435kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GD84
Ifor Williams GD84 - 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 GD84Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Unladen weight450kg815kg
Payload2250kg2685kg
Internal length2.55m-
Internal width1.25m-
AxlesTwin-
Internal size-3.65 x 1.83
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, 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 GD84 if...

  • you want one that is 365kg lighter empty

A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.

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Full GD84 specifications →

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

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 435kg 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 Ifor Williams GD84 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Ifor Williams GD84 is 365kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 435kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; 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 GD84 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 435kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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