Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 170kg lighter empty and is 4cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 170kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring One is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3200mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1360mm | 1.67m |
| Payload | 850kg | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 170kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 4cm longer inside
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring One and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 170kg lighter empty and is 4cm longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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