Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 676kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 676kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 2070mm | 2.04m (all models) |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3cm 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 676kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 676kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider 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 TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 676kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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