Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 276kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 276kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | - |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is 276kg lighter empty
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 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 GX126 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 276kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 276kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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