Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson 355B is 595kg lighter empty and carries 595kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 595kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 595kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2105kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. 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 595kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 595kg more
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 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
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 355B is 595kg lighter empty and carries 595kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter 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..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 355B. It is 595kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 355B, by 595kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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