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Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,530kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HBE506
Ifor Williams HBE506 - image: Morris Bufton (Ifor Williams distributor)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HBE506Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Gross weight2000kg3500kg
Unladen weight775kg745kg
Payload1225kg2755kg
Internal length3.26m-
Internal width1.67m-
Internal size-3.04 x 1.68
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, 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 HBE506 if...

Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.

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

  • you want one that carries 1,530kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 30kg lighter empty

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,530kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; 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 Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS). It is 30kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 1,530kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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