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Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Rice Beaufort 60

The Rice Beaufort 60 is 249kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers
Beaufort 60
Rice Beaufort 60

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB510XLRice Beaufort 60
Unladen weight1290kgapprox. 1,041kg (2,295lbs)
Gross weight3500kg-
Payload2210kg-
Internal length4.25m-
Internal width1.74m-
Axles-Twin axle
Capacity-2 horses

Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HB510XL if...

For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.

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Full HB510XL specifications →

Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...

  • you want one that is 249kg lighter empty

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 HB510XL and the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Rice Beaufort 60 is 249kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 249kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.

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