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Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 350kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside and is 27cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL - image: fieldfare.co.uk
8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XLM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight2600kg (MGW)2700kg
Unladen weight950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker)600kg
Internal length3.69m2440mm
Internal width1.79m1524mm
Internal height2.38m-
Payload-2100kg
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 1.25m (4ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 27cm 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.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross

A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 350kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside and is 27cm 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 350kg 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 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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