Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 58cm (2ft) taller inside and is 8cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 58cm (2ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 8cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 9cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.69m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2.38m |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
- you want one that is 9cm longer inside
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 48LT and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 58cm (2ft) taller inside and is 8cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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..
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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