Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 1,115kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 1,635kg more.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 85cm (3ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1220mm |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 280kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 470kg |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 85cm (3ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.56m (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
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,115kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 1,115kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 1,635kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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