Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson 355B is 241kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 241kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 800kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is 241kg lighter empty
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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 355B and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 355B is 241kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 355B. It is 241kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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