Head to head
Cheval Liberte Hippomobile vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is 85kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 85kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 915kg | 1,000kg |
| 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 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Hippomobile, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hippomobile if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is 85kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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