Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 995kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 995kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 995kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 995kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. 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 CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 995kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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