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Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 781kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living - image: fieldfare.co.uk
TB Tiltbed
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi LivingIfor Williams TB Tiltbed
Gross weight3500kg3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight1500kg719kg to 978kg depending on model
Internal width2070mm2.04m (all models)
Internal length4900mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Internal length options-4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 3cm 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.

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Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...

  • you want one that is 781kg lighter empty

A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 781kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 781kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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