Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 495kg lighter empty and carries 495kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 495kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 495kg more.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.73m |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams BV106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that is 495kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 495kg more
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 495kg lighter empty and carries 495kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room.; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 495kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 495kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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