Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 510kg lighter empty and carries 510kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 510kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 510kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 885kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
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 CT166 if...
- you want one that is 510kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 510kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 510kg lighter empty and carries 510kg more. 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 CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 510kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 510kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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