Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson 48LT is 445kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 45cm (1.5ft) taller inside and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 445kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 45cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 45kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2105kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4000mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is 445kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 45kg more
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 48LT is 445kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 45cm (1.5ft) taller inside and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 445kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson 48LT, by 45kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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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