Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 870kg lighter empty and carries 870kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 870kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 870kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 525kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 870kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 870kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 870kg lighter empty and carries 870kg 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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 870kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 870kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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