Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 375kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 375kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 25kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 850kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3200mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1360mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 25kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that carries 375kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring One and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 375kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 25kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 375kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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