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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams TT3017

The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 630kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams TT3017
Ifor Williams TT3017 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Ifor Williams TT3017
Gross weight3500kg3,500kg
Unladen weight1500kg870-880kg depending on tyre specification
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Internal body-3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in)
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams TT3017. 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 TT3017 if...

  • you want one that is 630kg lighter empty

A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams TT3017?

The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 630kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams TT3017?

The Ifor Williams TT3017. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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