Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Cheval Liberte Touring One
The Bateson 355B carries 1,850kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,850kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Cheval Liberte Touring One | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 850kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3200mm |
| Internal width | - | 1360mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Cheval Liberte Touring One. 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 1,850kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
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 Touring One if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,850kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 50kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,850kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Touring One 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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