Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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