Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 500kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 28cm 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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