Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Cheval Liberte Touring Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 850kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm |
| Individual stall | - | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Cheval Liberte Touring Country. 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 Touring Country if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.
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 Touring Country?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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