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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Tickners ECO745

The Tickners ECO745 is 1,225kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Tickners ECO745
Tickners ECO745 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Tickners ECO745
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight1500kg275kg
Internal length4900mm2100mm
Internal width2070mm1175mm
Internal height2300mm1470mm
Payload-475kg
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Tickners ECO745. 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 2.8m (9ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 90cm (3ft) wider inside
  • you want one that is 83cm (2.5ft) taller 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 ECO745 if...

  • you want one that is 1,225kg lighter empty

A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Tickners ECO745?

The Tickners ECO745 is 1,225kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Tickners ECO745?

The Tickners ECO745. It is 1,225kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Tickners ECO745 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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