Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 is rated 900kg heavier gross
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 Touring Country XL if...
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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