Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 915kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 915kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 585kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 800kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 915kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 915kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 915kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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