Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 64cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring XL if...
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer inside
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 50kg 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 XL and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 64cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 50kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring 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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