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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams DP120

The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
DP120
Ifor Williams DP120

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Ifor Williams DP120
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight1500kg-
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Axles-Tri-axle
Brakes-Braked
Size-14ft x 6ft

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams DP120. 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.

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Buy or hire the DP120 if...

Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams DP120?

The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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