Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 296kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 296kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 2 | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1809kg | 2105kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1395kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 2, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 2 if...
Bought by club racers and classic car owners who want an enclosed, lockable transporter without stepping up to the larger Race Shuttle 3. The fixed or tilt-bed choice suits both low-slung cars and everyday road cars.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 296kg more
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 Race Shuttle 2 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 296kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form; 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 Race Shuttle 2 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 296kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 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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