Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1,490kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,490kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 2440kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 1060kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg. 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 1,490kg lighter empty
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 Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1,490kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross. 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 Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 1,490kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg 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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