Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 660kg lighter empty and carries 660kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 660kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 660kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 735kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 660kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 660kg lighter empty and carries 660kg 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 LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 660kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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