Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 185kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 3cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 185kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 5cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 3cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Payload | - | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 3cm 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 185kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 3cm longer 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 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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