Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs Erde CH451
The Erde CH451 is 851kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 851kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 109kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | - |
| Internal width | 1810mm | - |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 494kg |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, Erde CH451. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the CH451 if...
- you want one that is 851kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451 is 851kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451. It is 851kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the Erde CH451 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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