Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 840kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 840kg more.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Portax K is 10cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2105kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 4000mm |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2350mm | 2250mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1395kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
- you want one that is 10cm taller inside
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that carries 840kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 840kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 840kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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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