Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 600kg lighter empty and carries 600kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 600kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 600kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 795kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2705kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that is 600kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 600kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 600kg lighter empty and carries 600kg 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 LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 600kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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