Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire. The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| 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...
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
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 a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
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