Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 550kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 550kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 550kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. 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 CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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