Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 17cm wider inside and is 32cm (1ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 17cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 32cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 1480kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 5220mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 2236mm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 17cm wider inside and is 32cm (1ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams Transporta. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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