Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James Tipper 2 is 256kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 256kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
- you want one that is 256kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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 Tipper 2 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Tipper 2 is 256kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 256kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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