Head to head
Cheval Liberte HB vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte HB | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | - | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte HB, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte HB and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte HB or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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