Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 485kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 485kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 910kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 485kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg 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 GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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