Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1 tonnes 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 1 tonnes 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 GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 1 tonnes lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1 tonnes 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 GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 1 tonnes lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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