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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Debon Roadster Platform

The Debon Roadster Platform is 1,220kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.86m (6ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Roadster Platform
Debon Roadster Platform

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Debon Roadster Platform
Gross weight3500kg750kg or 1300kg (two configurations)
Unladen weight1500kg280kg or 330kg
Internal length4900mm3035mm
Internal width2070mm1785mm
Internal height2300mm-
Payload-470kg or 970kg

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.86m (6ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 29cm wider 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.

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Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...

  • you want one that is 1,220kg lighter empty

A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Debon Roadster Platform?

The Debon Roadster Platform is 1,220kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.86m (6ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Debon Roadster Platform?

The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 1,220kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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