Head to head
Rice Beaufort 60 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 891kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 891kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Rice Beaufort 60 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) | 150 kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Gross weight | - | 500 kg |
| Payload | - | 350 kg |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Rice Beaufort 60, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 891kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Rice Beaufort 60 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 891kg lighter empty. The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses; the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
Which is lighter, the Rice Beaufort 60 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 891kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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