Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 90cm (3ft) longer inside and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 90cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 2070mm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 4900mm |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Cheval Liberte Maxi Living. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
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 Maxi Living if...
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 90cm (3ft) longer inside and is rated 500kg 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 Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living 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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