Head to head
Cheval Liberte Hippomobile vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile weighs 140kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 915kg | 775kg |
| 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 | - | 1225kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Hippomobile, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 rated 600kg heavier gross
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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 140kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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