Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 580kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 580kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 580kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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