Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 570kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 570kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 3800mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 570kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring XL and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 570kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 570kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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