Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,437kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.95m (6.5ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1,437kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.95m (6.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 3.7m (12ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.15m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 63kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 120cm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 92cm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | 35cm |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.95m (6.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 3.7m (12ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.15m (4ft) 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 1,437kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,437kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.95m (6.5ft) taller inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 1,437kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Maypole MP6812 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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