Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Payload | 2670kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 960kg |
| Internal length | - | 3780mm |
| Internal width | - | 1810mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Maxi2 if...
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 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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