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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 Maxi4 if...
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
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 Maxi4?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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