Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 300kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 300kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Woodford Galaxy. 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 300kg lighter empty
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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 300kg 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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Woodford Galaxy 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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