Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 91cm (3ft) taller inside and is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 500kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 91cm (3ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 450kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 2.38m | 1470mm |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Tickners GB855. 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 91cm (3ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 91cm (3ft) taller inside and is 1.26m (4ft) longer 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 Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Tickners GB855 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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