Head to head
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

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 1,404kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 1500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | - |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 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.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
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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