Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 2.42m (8ft) longer inside and is 57cm (2ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 660kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 2.42m (8ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 660kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 840kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 2.42m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 2.42m (8ft) longer inside and is 57cm (2ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 660kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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