Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James Race Sport is 325kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 175kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 325kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 175kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2105kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 175kg 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 Sport and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Race Sport is 325kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 175kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; 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 is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Race Sport. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 175kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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