Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. 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 Digger Plant | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Digger Plant and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
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