Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 819kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 819kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 141kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | - |
| Internal width | 1810mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams P5. 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 rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 819kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 819kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 819kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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