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Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg

The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1,370kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg
Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg - image: threecounties.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XLEqui-Trek Sonic 3,500kg
Gross weight2600kg (MGW)3500kg
Unladen weight950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker)2320kg
Internal length3.69m-
Internal width1.79m-
Internal height2.38m-

Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Equi-Trek Sonic 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 1,370kg 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.

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Full Touring Country XL specifications →

Buy or hire the Sonic 3,500kg if...

  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross

A compact motorised horsebox pitched as easy to drive day to day, for owners of one or two horses who want a small horsebox rather than a trailer and tow car. It is one of Equi-Trek's lower-cost motorised models.

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Full Sonic 3,500kg specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?

The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1,370kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 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 Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?

The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 1,370kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Equi-Trek Sonic 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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