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Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 555kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.52m (5ft) longer inside and is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi 3M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Internal length4000mm2480mm
Internal width2070mm1500mm
Unladen weight1395kg840kg
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Payload2105kg1860kg
Internal height2250mm-
Horse capacity3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading)-
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 1.52m (5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 57cm (2ft) wider inside
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 245kg 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.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 555kg lighter empty

A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 555kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.52m (5ft) longer inside and is 57cm (2ft) wider 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.

Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 245kg.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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