Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.21m (4ft) longer inside and is 29cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 110kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.21m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 29cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 110kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 840kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 1.21m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 29cm 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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.21m (4ft) longer inside and is 29cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 110kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg 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 M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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