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Brian James Eco Plant vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country

The Brian James Eco Plant is 400kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Eco Plant
Brian James Eco Plant
Cheval Liberte Touring Country
Cheval Liberte Touring Country - image: cheval-liberte.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Eco PlantCheval Liberte Touring Country
Gross weight2600kg2,600kg
Unladen weightfrom 450kg850kg
Payloadup to 2183kg-
Internal bed2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide-
AxlesTwin-
Internal dimensions-3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm
Individual stall-1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm

Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Cheval Liberte Touring Country. 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 400kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Touring Country if...

The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?

The Brian James Eco Plant is 400kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?

The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.

Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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