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Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Cheval Liberte Maxi Living

The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 1,404kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Big Champion E SKA
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Big Champion E SKACheval Liberte Maxi Living
Gross weight2400kg (GVWR)3500kg
Unladen weight96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed)1500kg
Payload1401kg-
Total length4726mm-
Total width2350mm-
Stallstwo 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh-
Internal length-4900mm
Internal width-2070mm
Internal height-2300mm

Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Cheval Liberte Maxi Living. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...

  • you want one that is 1,404kg lighter empty

A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.

Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →

Buy or hire the Maxi Living if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross

A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.

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Full Maxi Living specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?

The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 1,404kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation.

Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?

The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 1,404kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.

Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living 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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