Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,359kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 1,359kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 141kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams P5. 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 3 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 1,359kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
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 P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,359kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 1,359kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams P5 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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