Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi2 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 120kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 120kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 960kg | 840kg |
| Internal length | 3780mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1810mm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi2, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider inside
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 120kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 120kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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.
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