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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams GH94

The Ifor Williams GH94 is 1 tonnes lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH94
Ifor Williams GH94 - image: Sach Plant Hire Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Ifor Williams GH94
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Unladen weight1500kg500kg
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Payload-2200kg
Internal bed-2.79m x 1.31m

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 800kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GH94 if...

  • you want one that is 1 tonnes lighter empty

The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams GH94?

The Ifor Williams GH94 is 1 tonnes lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams GH94?

The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 1 tonnes lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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