Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 6cm wider inside and is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 6cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 30kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 9cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 980kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 6cm wider inside
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 9cm longer 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 6cm wider inside and is 30kg lighter empty. 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 BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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