Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson PT44 is 271kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 271kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 770kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin axle |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that is 271kg lighter empty
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
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 PT44 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson PT44 is 271kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson PT44. It is 271kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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