Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
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 XL if...
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 15kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bateson PT66. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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