Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bateson 26MD is 450kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 450kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 450kg 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 Touring Country XL if...
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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 26MD is 450kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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