Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson 26MD is 541kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 541kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 500kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 541kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 26MD and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 26MD is 541kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 541kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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