Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson PT44 is 625kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 125kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 625kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 125kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2105kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that is 625kg lighter empty
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 125kg more
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson PT44 is 625kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 125kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson PT44. It is 625kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 125kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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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