Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 170kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Cheval Liberte Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 970kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3800mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Cheval Liberte Touring XL. 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 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 Touring XL if...
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 170kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Bateson 355B. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL 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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