Head to head
Rice Beaufort 60 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 591kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 591kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Rice Beaufort 60 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Unladen weight | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) | 450kg |
| Capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Gross weight | - | 1800kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Rice Beaufort 60, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 591kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Rice Beaufort 60 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 591kg lighter empty. The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Rice Beaufort 60 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 591kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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