Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 340kg lighter empty and is 5cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 340kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 1290kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 4.25m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.74m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 2210kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 340kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 5cm wider 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) longer inside
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 340kg lighter empty and is 5cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 56cm (2ft) 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 HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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