Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bateson 35MD is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
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 Touring Country XL if...
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 225kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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