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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Erde 102

The Erde 102 is 1,445kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.84m (12.5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Erde 102
Erde 102 - image: Ted's Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Erde 102
Gross weight3500kg300kg
Unladen weight1500kg55kg
Internal length4900mm1.06m / 3'5"
Internal width2070mm0.85m / 2'9"
Internal height2300mm-
Payload-245kg

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Erde 102. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 3.84m (12.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 1.22m (4ft) 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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Full Maxi4 specifications →

Buy or hire the 102 if...

  • you want one that is 1,445kg lighter empty

The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.

Full 102 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Erde 102?

The Erde 102 is 1,445kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.84m (12.5ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Erde 102?

The Erde 102. It is 1,445kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Erde 102 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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