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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

Ascot
Bateson Ascot
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson AscotCheval Liberte Touring Country XL
Internal length3.19m3.69m
Internal width1.65m1.79m
Internal height2.22m2.38m
Gross vehicle weight2300kg-
FlooringRot-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.

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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.

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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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