Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 970kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 970kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 530kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 970kg lighter empty
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 970kg 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 GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 970kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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