Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.35m (7.5ft) longer inside and is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 1,050kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.35m (7.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.25m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 2.35m (7.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 1,050kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.35m (7.5ft) longer inside and is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 1,050kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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