Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Cheval Liberte HB
The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Cheval Liberte HB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Cheval Liberte HB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HB if...
Cheval Liberte HB, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Cheval Liberte HB?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Cheval Liberte HB 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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