Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 175kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 175kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 775kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 175kg 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 HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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