Head to head
Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 1,399kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,399kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 2440kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 1060kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 1,399kg lighter empty
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 Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 1,399kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 1,399kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
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