Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 452kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 14cm wider inside and is 32cm (1ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 452kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 14cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 32cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 1952kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 5.22m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 2.21m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1548kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 452kg lighter empty
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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) longer inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 452kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 14cm wider inside and is 32cm (1ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4. It is 452kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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