Head to head
Maypole MP6812 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Maypole MP6812 is 978kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 978kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6812 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 63kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 400kg | - |
| Payload | 337kg | - |
| Internal length | 120cm | - |
| Internal width | 92cm | - |
| Internal height | 35cm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Maypole MP6812, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 978kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
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 Maypole MP6812 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Maypole MP6812 is 978kg lighter empty. The Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Maypole MP6812 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 978kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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