Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 646kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 646kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 646kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →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 GD85 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 646kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 646kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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