Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 400kg lighter empty and is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 11cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 400kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 11cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 2.18m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 400kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside
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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 400kg lighter empty and is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 11cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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