Head to head
Rice Beaufort 60 vs Tickners RL5000
The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Rice Beaufort 60 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin axle | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Unladen weight | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
Sources: Rice Beaufort 60, Tickners RL5000. 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 RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Rice Beaufort 60 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
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