Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 1,350kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg weighs 1,350kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 2320kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring XL if...
- you want one that is 1,350kg lighter empty
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Buy or hire the Sonic 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A compact motorised horsebox pitched as easy to drive day to day, for owners of one or two horses who want a small horsebox rather than a trailer and tow car. It is one of Equi-Trek's lower-cost motorised models.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring XL and the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 1,350kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL. It is 1,350kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg 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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