Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 600kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 600kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.73m |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Payload | - | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams BV106. 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 34cm (1ft) wider 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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that is 600kg lighter empty
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 600kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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