Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 12cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 30kg 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 Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 30kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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