Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Rice Beaufort 60
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 761kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 761kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 280kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Single | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 750kg | - |
| Payload | 470kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 761kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 761kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 761kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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