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Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams GX105

The Ifor Williams GX105 is 720kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 80kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams GX105
Ifor Williams GX105 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi 3Ifor Williams GX105
Unladen weight1395kg675kg
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Payload2105kg2025kg
Internal length4000mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2250mm-
Horse capacity3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading)-
Internal bed-3.03m x 1.57m

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 80kg more

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.

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Buy or hire the GX105 if...

  • you want one that is 720kg lighter empty

A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.

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Full GX105 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams GX105?

The Ifor Williams GX105 is 720kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 80kg 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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GX105?

The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.

Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GX105?

The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 80kg.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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