Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 1,095kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 1,095kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 85cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 85cm (3ft) wider inside
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
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 1,095kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 1,095kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside. 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 Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 1,095kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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