Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bateson 12LT is 600kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 600kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.18m (4ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 59cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3.69m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2.38m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 600kg 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 XL if...
- you want one that is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.18m (4ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 59cm (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 12LT and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 12LT is 600kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside and 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 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 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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