Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 61kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 61kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is 61kg lighter empty
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
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 BV126 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 61kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams BV126. It is 61kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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