Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Brian James Eco Plant is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 1,050kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 1500kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 1,050kg lighter empty
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 Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Eco Plant and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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 Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 1,050kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco 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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