Head to head
Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 1,279kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg weighs 1,279kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 2320kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Equi-Trek Sonic 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 3,500kg if...
A compact motorised horsebox pitched as easy to drive day to day, for owners of one or two horses who want a small horsebox rather than a trailer and tow car. It is one of Equi-Trek's lower-cost motorised models.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 1,279kg 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 3,500kg and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 1,279kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 1,279kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg.
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