Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 795kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside and is 55cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 795kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 55cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 5kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1524mm |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 600kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 2100kg |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 1.56m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 5kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 795kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 795kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside and is 55cm (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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 795kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 5kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.