Head to head
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


Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 985kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Multi Max | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 1630kg | 2615kg |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| 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.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
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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