Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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 Maxi4 is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 8cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Maxi4. 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 Maxi4 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
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
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 Maxi4?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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 Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
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