Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 34cm (1ft) wider inside and is 20cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 20cm longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 980kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring XL if...
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 20cm longer inside
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring XL and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 34cm (1ft) wider inside and is 20cm longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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