Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 725kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 725kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 775kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside
- 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 725kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 725kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 725kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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