Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 660kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 660kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 140kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 3.00m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.47m |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 735kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 1965kg |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 60cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 140kg more
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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 660kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer 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 BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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