Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 275kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 675kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 275kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg 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 LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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