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Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs Rice Beaufort Double

The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1,920kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Business Inabox
Ifor Williams Business Inabox
Rice Beaufort Double
Rice Beaufort Double - image: Horse Trailer Sales

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams Business InaboxRice Beaufort Double
Gross weight3500kgApprox. 1,580kg (3,485lb)
Unladen weight1900kg (Workshop M)-
Internal length4.45m (Workshop M)-
Internal width2.18m-
Overall length5.96m (Workshop M)-
Axles-Twin

Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, Rice Beaufort Double. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,920kg heavier gross

A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the Rice Beaufort Double?

The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1,920kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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