Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 61kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 61kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | - |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
- you want one that is 61kg lighter empty
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →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 Fautras Oblic+2 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 61kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 61kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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