Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 580kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 580kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 580kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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