Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 85kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 865kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 1735kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 43cm (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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 85kg 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 HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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