Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Brian James Eco Plant is 520kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 520kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Cheval Liberte Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 970kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3800mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Cheval Liberte Touring XL. 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 520kg 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 Touring XL if...
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 520kg 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 XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Cheval Liberte Touring 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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