Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Rice Beaufort 60
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 491kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 491kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 550kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2000kg | - |
| Payload | 1450kg | - |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 491kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 491kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 491kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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