Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 326kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 326kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 715kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 326kg lighter empty
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
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 27-16 Transporter and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 326kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 326kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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