Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bateson PT66 is 106kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 106kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 935kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Triple | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is 106kg lighter empty
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- 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 PT66 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson PT66 is 106kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bateson PT66. It is 106kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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