Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Bateson 12LT is 1,150kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 3.1m (10ft) longer inside and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1,150kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 3.1m (10ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.1m (3.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 87cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 4900mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2300mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 1,150kg 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.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is 3.1m (10ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.1m (3.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 87cm (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 12LT and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson 12LT is 1,150kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 3.1m (10ft) longer inside and is rated 2.2 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 Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 1,150kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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