Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Cheval Liberte Multi Max
The Bateson 355B carries 1,070kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,070kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 170kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Cheval Liberte Multi Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 970kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1630kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Cheval Liberte Multi Max. 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 carries 1,070kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 170kg 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 Multi Max if...
A general-purpose double trailer positioned between the entry-level Touring range and the larger Maxi models. It is bought by owners who want twin-axle stability without stepping up to a 4-horse trailer.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,070kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 355B. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,070kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max 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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