Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Cheval Liberte Multi Max
The Bateson 48LT carries 520kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 520kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Cheval Liberte Multi Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 970kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1630kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Cheval Liberte Multi Max. 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 carries 520kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20kg 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 Multi Max if...
A general-purpose double trailer positioned between the entry-level Touring range and the larger Maxi models. It is bought by owners who want twin-axle stability without stepping up to a 4-horse trailer.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 48LT carries 520kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 48LT, by 520kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max 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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