Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 59cm (2ft) longer inside and is 16cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 59cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 16cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 3cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3780mm |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1810mm |
| Internal height | 2.22m | 2250mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 960kg |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. 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 Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 16cm wider inside
- you want one that is 3cm taller inside
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 59cm (2ft) longer inside and is 16cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
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