Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 660kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.83m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 660kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 1.83m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 59cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal length | 3780mm | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 1810mm | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 1.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.83m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) wider inside
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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 660kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.83m (6ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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