Head to head
Cheval Liberte Hippomobile vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 915kg | 805kg |
| External dimensions | 5,950 x 2,150 x 2,750mm | - |
| Internal dimensions | 3,150 x 1,670 x 2,300mm | - |
| Carriage platform | 1,520 x 1,920mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Hippomobile, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hippomobile if...
A two-horse trailer with a front platform sized to carry a horse-drawn carriage, aimed at driving competitors rather than everyday riders. It lets one outfit move both horses and the carriage they pull in a single tow, which is why it turns up with carriage-driving yards rather than general livery use.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 110kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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