Head to head
Cheval Liberte 2000 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte 2000 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3,500kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte 2000, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 2000 if...
An entry-level two-horse trailer in the Cheval Liberte range, named for its 2000kg gross weight. Riders choose it as a simple, towable trailer for one or two horses without the extra weight of a luxury-trim model.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte 2000 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte 2000 is a two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte 2000 or the Ifor Williams LM126 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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