Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 590kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 590kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 910kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi Living if...
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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is 590kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 590kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 590kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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