Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 435kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 435kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 525kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | - |
| Internal width | 1810mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 435kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 435kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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