Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant. 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 General Plant | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2593kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- 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 General Plant and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
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