Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 395kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 28cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.79m |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 1,000kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
- you want one that is 48cm (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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 395kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 28cm 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 HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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