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Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 185kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 185kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 815kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2685kg | 2500kg |
| Internal size | 3.65 x 1.83 | - |
| Bed height | 430mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 185kg more
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 →Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg more. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). It is 185kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 185kg.
Can I tow the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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