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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1395kg |
| Payload | - | 2105kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
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 3550 Platform Trailer and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer 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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