Head to head
Erde 143 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Erde 143 is 943kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 943kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 98kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Gross weight | 600kg | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Erde 143, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 943kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
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 Erde 143 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Erde 143 is 943kg lighter empty. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Erde 143. It is 943kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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