Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1,105kg 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 1,105kg 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 GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 1,105kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1,105kg 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 GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 1,105kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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