Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,670kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 230kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,670kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 230kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 850kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3200mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1360mm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring One if...
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,670kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring One and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,670kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 230kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,670kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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