Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1.4 tonnes more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 500kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1.4 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 500kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 850kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3200mm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1360mm | 1850mm |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring One if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1.4 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring One and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1.4 tonnes more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 500kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 500kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1.4 tonnes.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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