Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring One vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,010kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,010kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring One is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 90kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring One | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 750kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 850kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3200mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1360mm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 2250mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring One, 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 One if...
- you want one that is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 90kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,010kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
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 One and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,010kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 90kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 90kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Cheval Liberte Touring One or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,010kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring One 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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