Head to head
Rice Beaufort 60 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 209kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 209kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Rice Beaufort 60 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) | 1250kg |
| Capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Rice Beaufort 60, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 209kg lighter empty
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 if...
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Rice Beaufort 60 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 209kg lighter empty. The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Rice Beaufort 60 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 209kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
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