Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 530kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 1480kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 5220mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 2236mm |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 530kg 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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside 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 Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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