trailer hire - head to head
Goldhofer vs Rice
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Goldhofer | Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany (Memmingen) | United Kingdom (Cosby, Leicestershire) |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | heavy haulage low loaders and specialist transport trailers | horse trailers |
| Best known for | Wafer Deck | Beaufort 60 |
Choose Goldhofer if...
A long-established German manufacturer of heavy haulage trailers, used by UK abnormal load and heavy transport specialists to move oversized and overweight loads.
Look at: Wafer Deck, STZ-VP
Full Goldhofer profile →Choose Rice if...
Rice was a British builder of horse trailers based in Leicestershire. Its Beaufort range is still traded secondhand by owners who want a simple, no-frills twin-horse trailer.
Look at: Beaufort 60
Full Rice profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trailer hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Goldhofer vs Rice - common questions
Is Goldhofer better than Rice?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A long-established German manufacturer of heavy haulage trailers, used by UK abnormal load and heavy transport specialists to move oversized and overweight loads. Rice was a British builder of horse trailers based in Leicestershire. Its Beaufort range is still traded secondhand by owners who want a simple, no-frills twin-horse trailer.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Goldhofer or Rice?
Goldhofer: Used by specialist heavy haulage operators rather than general trailer hire firms. Rice: No longer in production; bought and sold secondhand through horsebox dealers and classifieds.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trailer hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.