Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50kg lighter empty and is 17cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 50kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 17cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 17cm 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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50kg lighter empty and is 17cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg 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 HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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