Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 16cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Cheval Liberte Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3800mm |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2.22m | 2380mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 970kg |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Cheval Liberte Touring 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 XL if...
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 16cm taller inside
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
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