Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Bateson Deauville is 640kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 640kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- 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 Deauville | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 1500kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 4900mm |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2220mm | 2300mm |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
- you want one that is 640kg lighter empty
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 Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- 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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson Deauville is 640kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.71m (5.5ft) longer inside and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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