Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 500kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 28cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 4.25m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 2.07m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 2050kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 500kg lighter empty
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 HB610 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) longer inside
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 500kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 28cm wider 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 HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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