Head to head
Cheval Liberte Multi Max vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 445kg lighter empty and carries 1,345kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 445kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,345kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Multi Max | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 1630kg | 2975kg |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Multi Max, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 445kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,345kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Multi Max and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 445kg lighter empty and carries 1,345kg more. The Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 445kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,345kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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