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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 781kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

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

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
Gross weight3500kg3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight1500kg719kg to 978kg depending on model
Internal width2070mm2.04m (all models)
Internal length4900mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Internal length options-4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 3cm 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.

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Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...

  • you want one that is 781kg lighter empty

A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.

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Common questions

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

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 781kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.

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

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 781kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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