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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams LM126

The Ifor Williams LM126 is 825kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams LM126
Ifor Williams LM126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Ifor Williams LM126
Gross weight3500kg3,500kg
Unladen weight1500kg675kg
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Deck-3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in)
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...

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 LM126 if...

  • you want one that is 825kg lighter empty

A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams LM126?

The Ifor Williams LM126 is 825kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams LM126?

The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 825kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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