Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 845kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 845kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 655kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1280mm |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 550kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 1450kg |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 655kg more
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 845kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 845kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside. 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 845kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 655kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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