Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 520kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 520kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 980kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2,020kg |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is 520kg lighter empty
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 520kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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