Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country
The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Cheval Liberte Touring Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 850kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm |
| Individual stall | - | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Cheval Liberte Touring Country. 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 900kg 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 Touring Country if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is 85kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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