Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.31m (7.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 2.31m (7.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 3.69m |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1.79m |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 7.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.31m (7.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.31m (7.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; 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..
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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