Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 is 1,402kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.9m (6ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 1,402kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.9m (6ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 3.46m (11.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.08m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 98kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 1.44m |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 0.99m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | 0.40m |
| Payload | - | 502kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Erde 143. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi Living if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.9m (6ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 3.46m (11.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.08m (3.5ft) wider inside
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 1,402kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 is 1,402kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.9m (6ft) taller inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 1,402kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Erde 143 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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