Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 14cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 16cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3.69m |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 2.22m | 2.38m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
- you want one that is 16cm taller inside
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
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