Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 415kg lighter empty and carries 415kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 415kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 415kg more.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.73m |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 980kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2520kg |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams BV126. 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
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is 415kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 415kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 415kg lighter empty and carries 415kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer 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 BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126. It is 415kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 415kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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