Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 121kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 121kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 920kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 121kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
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 HB506 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 121kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 121kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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