Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 176kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 176kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 865kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2600kg | - |
| Payload | 1735kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 176kg lighter empty
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- 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 HBX506 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 176kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 176kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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