Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 90kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 14cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 16cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3.69m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.79m |
| Internal height | 2220mm | 2.38m |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 90kg 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
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
- you want one that is 16cm taller inside
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 90kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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