Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 295kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 295kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 675kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is 295kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring XL and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 295kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 295kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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