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Ifor Williams P5 vs Rice Beaufort 60

The Ifor Williams P5 is 900kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams P5
Ifor Williams P5 - image: Blains Trailers & Tyres
Beaufort 60
Rice Beaufort 60

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams P5Rice Beaufort 60
Unladen weight141kgapprox. 1,041kg (2,295lbs)
Gross weight500kg-
Payload359kg-
Internal bed1.53m x 1.02m-
BrakesUnbraked-
Axles-Twin axle
Capacity-2 horses

Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Rice Beaufort 60. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the P5 if...

  • you want one that is 900kg lighter empty

A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.

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Full P5 specifications →

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.

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Full Beaufort 60 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Ifor Williams P5 is 900kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Rice Beaufort 60?

The Ifor Williams P5. It is 900kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.

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