Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 1.46m (5ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 1.46m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 28cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3780mm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1810mm | 1.53m |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 1.46m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 28cm 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 1.46m (5ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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