Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson PT66 is 460kg lighter empty and carries 460kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 460kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2105kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. 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 460kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 460kg more
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 Maxi 3 if...
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 PT66 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson PT66 is 460kg lighter empty and carries 460kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; 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 PT66 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson PT66. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson PT66, by 460kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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