Head to head
Cheval Liberte Hippomobile vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 180kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile weighs 180kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 915kg | 735kg |
| 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 | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Hippomobile, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 180kg lighter empty
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 Hippomobile and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 180kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile 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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