Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 1,259kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.86m (6ft) taller inside and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 1,259kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.86m (6ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 2.5m (8ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.07m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 150cm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 100cm |
| Internal height | 2250mm | 39cm |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 136kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Lider Alicante. 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 1.86m (6ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.5m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.07m (3.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Alicante if...
- you want one that is 1,259kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 1,259kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.86m (6ft) taller inside and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. 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 Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 1,259kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Lider Alicante 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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