Head to head
Cheval Liberte HB vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte HB | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Unladen weight | - | 735kg |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte HB, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte HB and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte HB or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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