Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 516kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 516kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 525kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2975kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 516kg lighter empty
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- 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 LM85 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 516kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 516kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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