Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 395kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 395kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2105kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1395kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that carries 395kg more
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
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 Cargo Connect and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 395kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; 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 carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 395kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect 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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