Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 18cm longer inside and is 8cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 18cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 8cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 980kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1810mm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 18cm longer inside
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
- you want one that is 20kg 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 18cm longer inside and is 8cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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