Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 266kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 266kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 775kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2000kg | - |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 266kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- 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 HBE506 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 266kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 266kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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