Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country vs Equi-Trek Apollo
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 5kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country weighs 5kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country | Equi-Trek Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) |
| Unladen weight | 850kg | 845kg |
| Internal dimensions | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm | - |
| Individual stall | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country, Equi-Trek Apollo. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
- you want one that is 5kg lighter empty
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country and the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 5kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer; the Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Equi-Trek Apollo. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country or the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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