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Cheval Liberte Touring Country vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Touring Country
Cheval Liberte Touring Country - image: cheval-liberte.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Touring CountryM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight2,600kg2700kg
Unladen weight850kg840kg
Internal dimensions3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm-
Individual stall1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm-
Payload-1860kg
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country, 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 Touring Country if...

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.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 10kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-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 Touring Country or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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