Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Cheval Liberte HB
The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Cheval Liberte HB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Cheval Liberte HB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the HB if...
Cheval Liberte HB, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Cheval Liberte HB?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Cheval Liberte HB 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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