Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 236kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 236kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 805kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is 236kg lighter empty
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
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 CT177 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 236kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 236kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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