Head to head
Rice Beaufort Double vs Tickners CP53
The Rice Beaufort Double is rated 1,080kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Rice Beaufort Double is rated 1,080kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Rice Beaufort Double | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | Approx. 1,580kg (3,485lb) | 500kg |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Rice Beaufort Double, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaufort Double if...
- you want one that is rated 1,080kg heavier gross
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
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Rice Beaufort Double and the Tickners CP53?
The Rice Beaufort Double is rated 1,080kg heavier gross. The Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Can I tow the Rice Beaufort Double or the Tickners CP53 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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