Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
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 3550 Platform Trailer and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
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