Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Lider 38398
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.8m (6ft) taller inside and is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside. The Lider 38398 is 1,040kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.8m (6ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1,040kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 300cm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 150cm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Lider 38398. 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 1.8m (6ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) 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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 1,040kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Lider 38398?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.8m (6ft) taller inside and is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside. The Lider 38398 is 1,040kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 1,040kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Lider 38398 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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