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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,220kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.46m (8ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight1500kg280kg
Internal length4900mm2440mm
Internal width2070mm1220mm
Internal height2300mm-
Payload-470kg
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 2.46m (8ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 85cm (3ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

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

A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,220kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.46m (8ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 1,220kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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