Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 690kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.18m (4ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 690kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.18m (4ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 64cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 3.69m |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 1200mm | 2.38m |
| Payload | 490kg | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 690kg 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 Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.18m (4ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) wider inside
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 690kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.18m (4ft) taller inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; 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..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 690kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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