Head to head
Cheval Liberte Hippomobile vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 5kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile weighs 5kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 915kg | 910kg |
| 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 | - |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Hippomobile, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 5kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 5kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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