Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Rice Beaufort Double
The Rice Beaufort Double is rated 180kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Rice Beaufort Double is rated 180kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Rice Beaufort Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | Approx. 1,580kg (3,485lb) |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | - |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Rice Beaufort Double. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the Beaufort Double if...
- you want one that is rated 180kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136 and the Rice Beaufort Double?
The Rice Beaufort Double is rated 180kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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