Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Cheval Liberte Touring One
The Bateson 48LT carries 1.3 tonnes more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 200kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1.3 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 200kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring One is 45cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Cheval Liberte Touring One | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 850kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3200mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1360mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2250mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Cheval Liberte Touring One. 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 1.3 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
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 One if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) taller inside
An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1.3 tonnes more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 200kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1.3 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Touring One 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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