Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 720kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 720kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 675kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is 720kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 720kg lighter empty. 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 LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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