Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 630kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 630kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 765kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2735kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is 630kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 630kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
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 GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg 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 GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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