Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James C4 Blue is 700kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 700kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 1395kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Payload | - | 2105kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 700kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
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 Brian James C4 Blue and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 700kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter 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 Brian James C4 Blue or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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