Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 306kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 306kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 735kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 1965kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 306kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 306kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 306kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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