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Ifor Williams GH146 vs Rice Beaufort 60

The Ifor Williams GH146 is 131kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH146
Ifor Williams GH146 - image: blains.co.uk
Beaufort 60
Rice Beaufort 60

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH146Rice Beaufort 60
Unladen weight910kgapprox. 1,041kg (2,295lbs)
Gross weight3500kg-
Payload2590kg-
Internal bed4.285m x 1.84m-
Axles-Twin axle
Capacity-2 horses

Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH146 if...

  • you want one that is 131kg lighter empty

Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.

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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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Full Beaufort 60 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Ifor Williams GH146 is 131kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 131kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.

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