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Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Tickners RL5000

The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
RL5000
Tickners RL5000

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Maxi4Tickners RL5000
Gross weight3500kg2,600-3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight1500kg1,020-1,160kg depending on model
Internal length4900mm-
Internal width2070mm-
Internal height2300mm-
Overall length-7,000mm
Bed length-4,870mm
Overall height-2,400mm
Axles-2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels

Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...

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 RL5000 if...

An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Tickners RL5000?

The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Tickners RL5000 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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