Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
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 Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Payload | 2670kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 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 35-16 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; 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..
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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