Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 290kg lighter empty and carries 290kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) weighs 290kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 290kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2685kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 290kg 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 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 LM85 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 290kg lighter empty and carries 290kg more. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; 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 LM85 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 290kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 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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