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Cheval Liberte Multi Max vs Ifor Williams CT166

The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 985kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Multi Max
Cheval Liberte Multi Max - image: threecounties.trek-trailers.co.uk
Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Multi MaxIfor Williams CT166
Gross weight2600kg3500kg
Unladen weight970kg885kg
Payload1630kg2615kg
Axles2-
Internal bed-4.87m x 1.90m

Sources: Cheval Liberte Multi Max, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Multi Max if...

A general-purpose double trailer positioned between the entry-level Touring range and the larger Maxi models. It is bought by owners who want twin-axle stability without stepping up to a 4-horse trailer.

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Buy or hire the CT166 if...

  • you want one that carries 985kg more
  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 85kg lighter empty

Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Multi Max and the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 985kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.

Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166, by 985kg.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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