Head to head
Cheval Liberte HB vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte HB | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg |
| Payload | - | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte HB, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte HB and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte HB or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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