Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 940kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 940kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 67cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal length | 3780mm | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 1810mm | 2.18m |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is 940kg lighter empty
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) longer inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 940kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2. It is 940kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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