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Cheval Liberte Touring Country vs Ifor Williams GX126

The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 85kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Touring Country
Cheval Liberte Touring Country - image: cheval-liberte.co.uk
Ifor Williams GX126
Ifor Williams GX126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Touring CountryIfor Williams GX126
Gross weight2,600kg3500kg
Unladen weight850kg765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp)
Internal dimensions3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm-
Individual stall1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm-
Overall length-5.70m
Overall width-2.30m
Internal length-3.66m / 12'0"
Internal width-1.84m / 6'0"
Payload-2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp)
Tyres-155/70R12C

Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Touring Country if...

The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.

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Buy or hire the GX126 if...

  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 85kg lighter empty

The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country and the Ifor Williams GX126?

The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 85kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Ifor Williams GX126?

The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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