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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB

The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 1,075kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
GP85DB
Graham Edwards GP85DB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Graham Edwards GP85DB
Gross weight3500kg2600kg
Unladen weight1500kg425kg
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Payload-2175kg
Internal bed-8'2" x 5'
Axles-Tandem
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 900kg heavier gross

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 GP85DB if...

  • you want one that is 1,075kg lighter empty

A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.

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Full GP85DB specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?

The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 1,075kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?

The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 1,075kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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