Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) weighs 220kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 745kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2755kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.04 x 1.68 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 220kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...
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.
Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; 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 LM85 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS).
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 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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