Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Bateson PT44 is 730kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 730kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1500kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 730kg 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 Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
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 Maxi4?
The Bateson PT44 is 730kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bateson PT44. It is 730kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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