Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 1,240kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.85m (9.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1,240kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 2.85m (9.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.1m (3.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 92cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 1500kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 4900mm |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm | 2300mm |
| Payload | 490kg | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 1,240kg 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 Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.85m (9.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.1m (3.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 92cm (3ft) wider inside
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.
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 Maxi4?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 1,240kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.85m (9.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 1,240kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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