Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 14cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 14cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 22cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1810mm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 3780mm |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 960kg |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. 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 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
- you want one that is 22cm longer inside
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 Maxi2 if...
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 14cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 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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