Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Cheval Liberte Hippomobile
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 915kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| External dimensions | - | 5,950 x 2,150 x 2,750mm |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,150 x 1,670 x 2,300mm |
| Carriage platform | - | 1,520 x 1,920mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the Hippomobile if...
A two-horse trailer with a front platform sized to carry a horse-drawn carriage, aimed at driving competitors rather than everyday riders. It lets one outfit move both horses and the carriage they pull in a single tow, which is why it turns up with carriage-driving yards rather than general livery use.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 115kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Bateson 355B. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile 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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