Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 159kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 159kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 159kg 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 5 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 159kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 159kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
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