Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson 35MD is 316kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 316kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 725kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 316kg lighter empty
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- 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 35MD and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 35MD is 316kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 316kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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