Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 28cm wider inside and is 28cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 28cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 28cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 28cm wider inside
- you want one that is 28cm longer inside
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring XL and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 28cm wider inside and is 28cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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