Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams HB403 is 274kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 274kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 767kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 1600kg | - |
| Payload | 833kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.08m | - |
| Internal width | 1.30m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 274kg lighter empty
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 HB403 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HB403 is 274kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 274kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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