Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 16cm 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 16cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 31cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1.79m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 3.69m |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 16cm wider inside
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) 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 Touring Country XL if...
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 16cm 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 Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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