trailer hire - head to head
Cheval Liberte vs Equi-Trek
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Cheval Liberte | Equi-Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | France | UK (Thirsk, North Yorkshire) |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Horse trailers - single, double, herringbone and living | Horse trailers, Motorised horseboxes, Trailers with living accommodation |
| Weight range | Touring Country at 2,600kg gross; wider range unverified | 2,000kg - 7,500kg |
| Best known for | Touring Country | Sonic / Equinox |
Choose Cheval Liberte if...
The continental alternative in a horsebox market that otherwise defaults to Ifor Williams. Aluminium construction, herringbone layouts and Pullman suspension give more space per kilo and a smoother ride, and Maxi Living adds changing space without stepping up to a lorry.
Look at: Touring Country, Maxi 2, Maxi 3, Maxi 4, Maxi Living and Maxi Living Signature
Full Cheval Liberte profile →Choose Equi-Trek if...
Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer.
Look at: Sonic / Equinox, Victory / Evolution, Star-Treka / Multi-Treka
Full Equi-Trek profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trailer hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Cheval Liberte vs Equi-Trek - common questions
Is Cheval Liberte better than Equi-Trek?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. The continental alternative in a horsebox market that otherwise defaults to Ifor Williams. Aluminium construction, herringbone layouts and Pullman suspension give more space per kilo and a smoother ride, and Maxi Living adds changing space without stepping up to a lorry. Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Cheval Liberte or Equi-Trek?
Cheval Liberte: Cheval Liberte (UK) Ltd has been the sole UK and Ireland importer since 2005, with a named distributor network and a parts department. Equi-Trek: Sold new and used through a dedicated UK dealer network, including the multi-region Trek Trailers group and other equestrian dealers, across England, Wales and Scotland.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trailer hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
Other comparisons
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.