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Ifor Williams HB403 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 1,852kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 48kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB403
Ifor Williams HB403 - image: Barlow Trailers
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 HB403Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Gross weight1600kg3500kg
Unladen weight767kg815kg
Payload833kg2685kg
Internal length3.08m-
Internal width1.30m-
Internal size-3.65 x 1.83
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, 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 HB403 if...

  • you want one that is 48kg lighter empty

The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.

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Full HB403 specifications →

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

  • you want one that carries 1,852kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes 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 HB403 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 1,852kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 48kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox 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 HB403 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 48kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 1,852kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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