Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 575kg 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 575kg 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 GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 3800mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring XL and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 575kg 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 GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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