Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 110kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 16cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Cheval Liberte Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 970kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3800mm |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2220mm | 2380mm |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Cheval Liberte Touring 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 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 Touring XL if...
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 16cm taller inside
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is 110kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Touring 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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