Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 40kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 910kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 40kg 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 GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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