Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 381kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 381kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 660kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2840kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 381kg lighter empty
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
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 GH1054 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 381kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 381kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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