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Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Debon Roadster Platform

The Debon Roadster Platform is 1,115kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,635kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Roadster Platform
Debon Roadster Platform

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi 3Debon Roadster Platform
Internal length4000mm3035mm
Internal width2070mm1785mm
Unladen weight1395kg280kg or 330kg
Gross weight3500kg750kg or 1300kg (two configurations)
Payload2105kg470kg or 970kg
Internal height2250mm-
Horse capacity3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading)-

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Debon Roadster Platform. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,635kg more
  • you want one that is 97cm (3ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 29cm wider 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.

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Full Maxi 3 specifications →

Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...

  • you want one that is 1,115kg lighter empty

A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.

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Full Roadster Platform specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Debon Roadster Platform?

The Debon Roadster Platform is 1,115kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,635kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room.; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Debon Roadster Platform?

The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 1,115kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.

Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Debon Roadster Platform?

The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 1,635kg.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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