Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Cheval Liberte Hippomobile
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is 35kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 35kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 915kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| External dimensions | - | 5,950 x 2,150 x 2,750mm |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,150 x 1,670 x 2,300mm |
| Carriage platform | - | 1,520 x 1,920mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Hippomobile if...
- you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
A two-horse trailer with a front platform sized to carry a horse-drawn carriage, aimed at driving competitors rather than everyday riders. It lets one outfit move both horses and the carriage they pull in a single tow, which is why it turns up with carriage-driving yards rather than general livery use.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is 35kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile 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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