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Ifor Williams LM126 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)

The Ifor Williams LM126 is 140kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM126
Ifor Williams LM126 - 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 LM126Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Gross weight3,500kg3500kg
Unladen weight675kg815kg
Deck3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in)-
BrakesBraked-
Payload-2685kg
Internal size-3.65 x 1.83
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, 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 LM126 if...

  • you want one that is 140kg lighter empty

A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.

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

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 LM126 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Ifor Williams LM126 is 140kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; 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 LM126 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?

The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 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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