Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 3cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 4000mm |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2.22m | 2250mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1395kg |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Payload | - | 2105kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 3cm taller inside
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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
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