Head to head
Cheval Liberte Multi Max vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 575kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Multi Max is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 575kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Multi Max | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1630kg | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Multi Max, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Multi Max if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Multi Max and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 575kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Multi Max is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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