Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.47m (8ft) longer inside and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 1,050kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.47m (8ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 83cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 62cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | 1470mm |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Tickners GB855. 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 2.47m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 83cm (2.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 1,050kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 2.47m (8ft) longer inside and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 1,050kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Tickners GB855 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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