Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 325kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country weighs 325kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 850kg | 525kg |
| Internal dimensions | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm | - |
| Individual stall | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
- 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 Touring Country and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 325kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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