Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 456kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 456kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 585kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is 456kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- 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 GD105 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 456kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 456kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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