trailer hire - head to head
Cheval Liberte vs Richardson Trailers
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 | Richardson Trailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | France | England (Norfolk) |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Horse trailers - single, double, herringbone and living | Horse trailers |
| Best known for | Touring Country | Supreme Ultra |
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 Richardson Trailers if...
Richardson Trailers is a long-running Norfolk-based manufacturer of horse trailers, historically compared alongside makers such as Ifor Williams as a British-built option, with its Supreme Ultra model still commonly traded second-hand by UK owners.
Look at: Supreme Ultra, Supreme 2000
Full Richardson Trailers 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 Richardson Trailers - common questions
Is Cheval Liberte better than Richardson Trailers?
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. Richardson Trailers is a long-running Norfolk-based manufacturer of horse trailers, historically compared alongside makers such as Ifor Williams as a British-built option, with its Supreme Ultra model still commonly traded second-hand by UK owners.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Cheval Liberte or Richardson Trailers?
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. Richardson Trailers: A long-established Norfolk trailer maker whose horse trailers are now mostly traded on the used and classified market rather than bought new through a wide dealer network.
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.
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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.