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Cheval Liberte Touring XL vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 85cm (3ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 690kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 690kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 85cm (3ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 1.36m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring XL | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 970kg | 280kg |
| Internal length | 3800mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1220mm |
| Internal height | 2380mm | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring XL, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 85cm (3ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.36m (4.5ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 690kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 85cm (3ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 690kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 690kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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