Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 765kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside and is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 765kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 735kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 3.00m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.47m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1965kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 1.9m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 765kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 765kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside and is 60cm (2ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 765kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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