Head to head
Cheval Liberte Multi Max vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Multi Max | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 1630kg | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Multi Max, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Multi Max and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 50kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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