Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson 12LT is 691kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 691kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 350kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 691kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
An older-generation British horse trailer from Rice, a Leicestershire trailer builder, still bought and sold secondhand by owners who want a simple twin-axle box for two horses.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 12LT is 691kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 691kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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