Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 139kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 139kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 139kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 139kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 139kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
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