Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 1,170kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1,170kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Woodford Widebody. 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 2.2 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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that is 1,170kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 1,170kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 1,170kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Woodford Widebody 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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