Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 285kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 285kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 675kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | - |
| Internal width | 1810mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams GX105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi2 if...
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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 285kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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