Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 885kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring XL if...
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 CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
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 CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 85kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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