Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 62cm (2ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 40kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 62cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 14cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1810mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 62cm (2ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 40kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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