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Maypole MP6810 vs Rice Beaufort 60

The Maypole MP6810 is 986kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Maypole MP6810
Maypole MP6810 - image: maypoleltd.com
Beaufort 60
Rice Beaufort 60

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Maypole MP6810Rice Beaufort 60
Unladen weight55kgapprox. 1,041kg (2,295lbs)
Gross weight300kg-
Payload245kg-
Internal length105cm-
Internal width85cm-
Internal height32cm-
Axles-Twin axle
Capacity-2 horses

Sources: Maypole MP6810, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MP6810 if...

  • you want one that is 986kg lighter empty

Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.

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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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Common questions

What is the difference between the Maypole MP6810 and the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Maypole MP6810 is 986kg lighter empty. The Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

Which is lighter, the Maypole MP6810 or the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Maypole MP6810. It is 986kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.

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