Head to head
Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 1,459kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg weighs 1,459kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 2500kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg if...
A five-seat cab variant of the Sonic, aimed at families or small teams who want to travel together to competitions rather than sending a second car. It carries the same horse capacity as the standard Sonic.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 1,459kg 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 Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 1,459kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is a 5-seat version of the Sonic motorised horsebox; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 1,459kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg.
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