Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 175kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country weighs 175kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 850kg | 675kg |
| Internal dimensions | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm | - |
| Individual stall | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country, Ifor Williams LM126. 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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 175kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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