Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1.1 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 2.1 tonnes 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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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