Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
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 Maxi4?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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