Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 is 852kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.98m (6.5ft) taller inside and is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 852kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.98m (6.5ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 2.25m (7.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 98kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 1.44m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 0.99m |
| Internal height | 2.38m | 0.40m |
| Payload | - | 502kg |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Erde 143. 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 1.98m (6.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.25m (7.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside
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 143 if...
- you want one that is 852kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 is 852kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.98m (6.5ft) taller inside and is rated 2 tonnes 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 Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 852kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Erde 143 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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