Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Cheval Liberte HB
The Cheval Liberte HB is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte HB is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Cheval Liberte HB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | - |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Cheval Liberte HB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the HB if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Cheval Liberte HB, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Cheval Liberte HB?
The Cheval Liberte HB is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte HB on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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