Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Equi-Trek Apollo
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 105kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Equi-Trek Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 845kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Equi-Trek Apollo. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
- you want one that is 105kg 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 XL and the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 105kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country.; the Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Equi-Trek Apollo. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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