Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Rice Beaufort Double
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,120kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,120kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Rice Beaufort Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | Approx. 1,580kg (3,485lb) |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Rice Beaufort Double. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,120kg heavier gross
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Beaufort Double if...
A twin axle two-horse trailer from a once-major UK horsebox brand. Owners keep older examples going with parts from specialist trailer suppliers rather than buying new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Rice Beaufort Double?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,120kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Rice Beaufort Double on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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