Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James General Plant carries 488kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 488kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2105kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1395kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 488kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
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 General Plant and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James General Plant carries 488kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; 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 carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James General Plant, by 488kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General 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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