Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB610 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 4.25m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 2.07m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2050kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 65cm (2ft) longer 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 HB610 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB610 is 50kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Ifor Williams HB610. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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