Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 165kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 165kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 805kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring XL and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 165kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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