Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 241kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 241kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1810mm | 2.04m (all models) |
| Internal length | 3780mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 241kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 241kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 241kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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