Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 355kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring One weighs 355kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring One is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 850kg | - |
| Internal length | 3200mm | - |
| Internal width | 1360mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 rated 200kg heavier gross
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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 355kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring One and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 355kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 355kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring One.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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