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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams LM146

The Ifor Williams LM146 is 765kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams LM146
Ifor Williams LM146 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Ifor Williams LM146
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight1500kg735kg
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Overall length-5.60m
Overall width-2.10m
Bed-4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width)
Payload-2765kg
Tyres-195/60R12C

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...

  • you want one that is 765kg lighter empty

The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams LM146?

The Ifor Williams LM146 is 765kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams LM146?

The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 765kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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