Head to head
Cheval Liberte Multi Max vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 360kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 360kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Multi Max | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 1630kg | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Multi Max, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is 360kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Multi Max and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 360kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 360kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Multi Max or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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