Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Bateson 48LT is 550kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 550kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1500kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4900mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2300mm |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 550kg lighter empty
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 Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson 48LT is 550kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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