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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Rice Beaufort 60
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 441kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 441kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 600kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 441kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 441kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 441kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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