Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country
The Bateson 12LT is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Cheval Liberte Touring Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 850kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm |
| Individual stall | - | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Cheval Liberte Touring Country. 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 500kg 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 Touring Country if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.
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 Touring Country?
The Bateson 12LT is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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 Touring Country is a two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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