Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 505kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 11cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 505kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 11cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 2.18m |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is 505kg lighter empty
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 505kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 11cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room.; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. It is 505kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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