Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson 26MD is 895kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 5kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 895kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 5kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2105kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 895kg lighter empty
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 Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 5kg more
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 26MD is 895kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 5kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 895kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 5kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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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