Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Humbaur Steely
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | - |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 630kg |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Humbaur Steely. 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
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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Humbaur Steely?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Humbaur Steely 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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