Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,332kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.9m (6ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 1,332kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.9m (6ft) taller inside.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 1,768kg more.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 1.15m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 4000mm | 120cm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 92cm |
| Internal height | 2250mm | 35cm |
| Unladen weight | 1395kg | 63kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Payload | 2105kg | 337kg |
| Horse capacity | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.9m (6ft) taller inside
- you want one that carries 1,768kg more
- you want one that is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.15m (4ft) 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 1,332kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,332kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.9m (6ft) taller 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 Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 1,332kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 1,768kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 or the Maypole MP6812 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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