Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 400kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 400kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 550kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1280mm |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 1.24m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 400kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 400kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside. 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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