Model against model
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams TA5
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.53m |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 figures and full Ifor Williams TA5 figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Sold in three lengths and two heights, plus heavy-duty versions at a higher gross weight. Figures above span the range rather than describing one trailer.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3: 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. Ifor Williams TA5: The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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