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M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Rice Beaufort 60

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 801kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle TrailerRice Beaufort 60
Unladen weight240kgapprox. 1,041kg (2,295lbs)
AxlesSingleTwin axle
Gross weight750kg-
Payload510kg-
Internal length1820mm-
Internal width1220mm-
BrakesUnbraked-
Capacity-2 horses

Sources: M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 801kg lighter empty

An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.

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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.

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Full Beaufort 60 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Rice Beaufort 60?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 801kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Rice Beaufort 60?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 801kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.

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