Head to head
Cheval Liberte HB vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte HB | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte HB, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB if...
Cheval Liberte HB, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte HB and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte HB or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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