Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 23cm wider inside and is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 630kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 630kg more.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 23cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 23cm wider inside
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 630kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 630kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 23cm wider inside and is 34cm (1ft) 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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