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Bateson 100LT vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTCheval Liberte Maxi4
Gross weight10,000kg3500kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)4900mm
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)2070mm
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-1500kg
Internal height-2300mm

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 100LT if...

  • you want one that is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 13cm wider inside

Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.

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Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...

The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 on a car licence?

Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.

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