Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Erde CH451 is 932kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 932kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 109kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 600kg | - |
| Payload | 494kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Erde CH451, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CH451 if...
- you want one that is 932kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
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 CH451 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Erde CH451 is 932kg lighter empty. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Erde CH451. It is 932kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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