Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams DP120
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 DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams DP120. 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 DP120 if...
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams DP120?
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 DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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