Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 215kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 69cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 215kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 69cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 735kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 3.00m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.47m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 1965kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 69cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) wider inside
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 215kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 69cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country.; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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