Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1,550kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg weighs 1,550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 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 1,550kg 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 Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A five-seat cab variant of the Sonic, aimed at families or small teams who want to travel together to competitions rather than sending a second car. It carries the same horse capacity as the standard Sonic.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1,550kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 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 Five Seats 3,500kg is a 5-seat version of the Sonic motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 1,550kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 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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