Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 1,135kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 1,135kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 1,615kg more.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.95m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.05m (3.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 92cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2105kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 4000mm |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm | 2250mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,135kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,615kg more
- you want one that is 1.95m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.05m (3.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 92cm (3ft) wider inside
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 1,135kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 1,135kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 1,615kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.