Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 520kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside and is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 520kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.25m |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 520kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
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 GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 520kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside and is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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