Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Bateson PT44 is 190kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 190kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 960kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3780mm |
| Internal width | - | 1810mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. 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 190kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
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 Maxi2 if...
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Bateson PT44 is 190kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Bateson PT44. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 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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