Head to head
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 209kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 209kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal length | 3615mm | - |
| Internal width | 1850mm | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 209kg 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 209kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 209kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
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