Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James Tipper 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 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 256kg lighter empty
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Tipper and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Tipper is 256kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 256kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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