Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
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 Digger Plant and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 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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