Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 271kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 271kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 770kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3000kg | - |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 271kg lighter empty
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Brian James A4 Transporter and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 271kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 271kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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