Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 399kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 399kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
- you want one that is 399kg 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 6 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is 399kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 399kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
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