Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James Eco Plant is 591kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 591kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2600kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 591kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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 Eco Plant and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 591kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 591kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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