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Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams LM146

The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 215kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams LM146
Ifor Williams LM146 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XLIfor Williams LM146
Gross weight2600kg (MGW)3500kg
Unladen weight950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker)735kg
Internal length3.69m-
Internal width1.79m-
Internal height2.38m-
Overall length-5.60m
Overall width-2.10m
Bed-4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width)
Payload-2765kg
Tyres-195/60R12C

Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams LM146. 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.

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Buy or hire the LM146 if...

  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 215kg lighter empty

The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams LM146?

The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 215kg 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 LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams LM146?

The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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