Head to head
Rice Beaufort 60 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 881kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 881kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Rice Beaufort 60 | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin axle | Single, unbraked |
| Unladen weight | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) | 160 kg |
| Capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Gross weight | - | 500 kg |
| Payload | - | 340 kg |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
Sources: Rice Beaufort 60, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 881kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Rice Beaufort 60 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 881kg lighter empty. The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses; the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats..
Which is lighter, the Rice Beaufort 60 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 881kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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