Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 32cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 3200mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1360mm | 1.79m |
| Payload | 850kg | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 250kg 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) longer inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring One and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 250kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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