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Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) vs Maypole MP6812

The Maypole MP6812 is 752kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,348kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) - image: Indespension
Maypole MP6812
Maypole MP6812 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)Maypole MP6812
Gross weight3500kg400kg
Unladen weight815kg63kg
Payload2685kg337kg
Internal size3.65 x 1.83-
Bed height430mm-
Internal length-120cm
Internal width-92cm
Internal height-35cm

Sources: Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), Maypole MP6812. 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 rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,348kg 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 MP6812 if...

  • you want one that is 752kg lighter empty

A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) and the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812 is 752kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,348kg more. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) or the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812. It is 752kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).

Which carries more, the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) or the Maypole MP6812?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 2,348kg.

Can I tow the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) or the Maypole MP6812 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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