Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson 48LT is 91kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 91kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 950kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is 91kg lighter empty
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
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 48LT and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 48LT is 91kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 91kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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