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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs Rice Beaufort Double
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 1,920kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 1,920kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | Rice Beaufort Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | Approx. 1,580kg (3,485lb) |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | - |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, Rice Beaufort Double. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1,920kg heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Beaufort Double if...
A twin axle two-horse trailer from a once-major UK horsebox brand. Owners keep older examples going with parts from specialist trailer suppliers rather than buying new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the Rice Beaufort Double?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 1,920kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Rice Beaufort Double on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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