Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson 35MD is 670kg lighter empty and carries 670kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 670kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 670kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2105kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 670kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 670kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 35MD is 670kg lighter empty and carries 670kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant 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 35MD or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 35MD, by 670kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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