Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
Serves motorsport competitors and classic car owners who want their car fully enclosed for weather and security on longer tows. The two gross weight options let a buyer match the trailer to a lighter classic or a heavier modern performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
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 3 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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