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Ifor Williams General Duty vs Rice Beaufort 60

The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range. The Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams General DutyRice Beaufort 60
AxlesSingle or twin axleTwin axle
Gross weight1400kg to 2700kg depending on model-
Internal length1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in)-
Internal width1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in)-
Unladen weight-approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs)
Capacity-2 horses

Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the General Duty if...

Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams General Duty and the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

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