Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Cheval Liberte HB
The Cheval Liberte HB is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte HB is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Cheval Liberte HB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Cheval Liberte HB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HB if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Cheval Liberte HB, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Cheval Liberte HB?
The Cheval Liberte HB is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Cheval Liberte HB 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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