Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1395kg |
| Payload | - | 2105kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed 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..
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact 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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