Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 670kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 670kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 280kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1220mm |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 670kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 670kg 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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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