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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams P5

The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,359kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
P5
Ifor Williams P5

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Ifor Williams P5
Gross weight3500kg500kg
Unladen weight1500kg141kg
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Payload-359kg
Internal bed-1.53m x 1.02m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams P5. 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 rated 3 tonnes heavier gross

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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Full Maxi4 specifications →

Buy or hire the P5 if...

  • you want one that is 1,359kg lighter empty

A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.

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Full P5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams P5?

The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,359kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams P5?

The Ifor Williams P5. It is 1,359kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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