Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Bateson 12LT is 620kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 2.0m (6.5ft) longer inside and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 620kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 2.0m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 1.18m (4ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 87cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Cheval Liberte Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3800mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2380mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 970kg |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Cheval Liberte Touring 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 620kg 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 XL if...
- you want one that is 2.0m (6.5ft) 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 87cm (3ft) wider inside
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Bateson 12LT is 620kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 2.0m (6.5ft) 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 XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring 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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