Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Debon C255
The Debon C255 is 1,130kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.6m (8.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1,130kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 2.6m (8.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 75cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 370kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 125cm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | 155cm |
| Payload | - | 930kg |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Debon C255. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.6m (8.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) taller inside
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the C255 if...
- you want one that is 1,130kg lighter empty
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Debon C255?
The Debon C255 is 1,130kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.6m (8.5ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Debon C255?
The Debon C255. It is 1,130kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Debon C255 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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