Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 890kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.58m (8.5ft) longer inside and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 890kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.58m (8.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.53m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 2.58m (8.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is 890kg lighter empty
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 890kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.58m (8.5ft) longer inside and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 890kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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