Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 1.1 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams CT136. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi Living if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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