Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1,105kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg weighs 1,105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 2500kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 4000mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg. 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 1,105kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg if...
A five-seat cab variant of the Sonic, aimed at families or small teams who want to travel together to competitions rather than sending a second car. It carries the same horse capacity as the standard Sonic.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1,105kg lighter empty. 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 Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is a 5-seat version of the Sonic motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. It is 1,105kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg 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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