Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James Eco Plant is 945kg lighter empty and carries 78kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 945kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 78kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2105kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 945kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 78kg more
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Eco Plant and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 945kg lighter empty and carries 78kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; 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 is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 945kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 78kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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