Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,845kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 55kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,845kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 55kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 850kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 3200mm | - |
| Internal width | 1360mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 55kg 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 1,845kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring One and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,845kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 55kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 55kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,845kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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