Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 680kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 680kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1395kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Payload | - | 2105kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 680kg lighter empty
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 680kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; 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 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 680kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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