Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 83kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country weighs 83kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 850kg | 767kg |
| Internal dimensions | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm | - |
| Individual stall | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm | - |
| Payload | - | 833kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country, Ifor Williams HB403. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 83kg lighter empty
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 83kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 83kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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