Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Cheval Liberte Hippomobile
The Bateson 12LT is 565kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile weighs 565kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 915kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| External dimensions | - | 5,950 x 2,150 x 2,750mm |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,150 x 1,670 x 2,300mm |
| Carriage platform | - | 1,520 x 1,920mm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 565kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Hippomobile if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
A two-horse trailer with a front platform sized to carry a horse-drawn carriage, aimed at driving competitors rather than everyday riders. It lets one outfit move both horses and the carriage they pull in a single tow, which is why it turns up with carriage-driving yards rather than general livery use.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Bateson 12LT is 565kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 565kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile 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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