Model against model
Bateson 48LT vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 48LT | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2105kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4000mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2250mm |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 48LT figures and full Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 figures.
Choose the 48LT if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose 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.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
Bateson 48LT: 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. Cheval Liberte Maxi 3: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
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