Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 280kg lighter empty and is 22cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 280kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 22cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 19cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1850mm |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, 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 XL if...
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
- you want one that is 19cm longer inside
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
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 XL and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 280kg lighter empty and is 22cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL. It is 280kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL 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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