Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 185kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 765kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
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 GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 185kg 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 GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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