Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 235kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 235kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
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 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 235kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; 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 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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