Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 590kg lighter empty and carries 590kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 590kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 590kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 805kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
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 CT177 if...
- you want one that is 590kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 590kg more
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 590kg lighter empty and carries 590kg more. 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 CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 590kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 590kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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