Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 735kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | - |
| Internal width | 1810mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 225kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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