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Ifor Williams HB610 vs Rice Beaufort 60

The Rice Beaufort 60 is 409kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB610
Ifor Williams HB610 - image: Universal Trailers
Beaufort 60
Rice Beaufort 60

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB610Rice Beaufort 60
Unladen weight1450kgapprox. 1,041kg (2,295lbs)
Gross weight3500kg-
Payload2050kg-
Internal length4.25m-
Internal width2.07m-
Axles-Twin axle
Capacity-2 horses

Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HB610 if...

Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.

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Full HB610 specifications →

Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...

  • you want one that is 409kg 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 HB610 and the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Rice Beaufort 60 is 409kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Rice Beaufort 60. It is 409kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.

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