Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Cheval Liberte Multi Max
The Cheval Liberte Multi Max carries 190kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max carries 190kg more.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Cheval Liberte Multi Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 970kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 1630kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Cheval Liberte Multi Max. 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 110kg 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 Multi Max if...
- you want one that carries 190kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A general-purpose double trailer positioned between the entry-level Touring range and the larger Maxi models. It is bought by owners who want twin-axle stability without stepping up to a 4-horse trailer.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Cheval Liberte Multi Max carries 190kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 110kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Cheval Liberte Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Cheval Liberte Multi Max, by 190kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max 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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