Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 312kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 312kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | - |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is 312kg lighter empty
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
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 Brian James CarGO Connect and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 312kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 312kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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