Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 615kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 615kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 885kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
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 CT166 if...
- you want one that is 615kg lighter empty
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 615kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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