Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 8cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 4900mm |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2.22m | 2300mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Cheval Liberte Maxi Living. 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 Living if...
- you want one that is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 8cm taller inside
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation.
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