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Brian James Race Sport vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4

The Brian James Race Sport is 430kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 500kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Race Sport
Brian James Race Sport
Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race SportCheval Liberte Maxi4
Gross weight3000kg3500kg
Unladen weightfrom 1070kg1500kg
Payloadup to 1930kg-
Internal bed4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide-
AxlesTwin-
Internal length-4900mm
Internal width-2070mm
Internal height-2300mm

Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 430kg 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.

Full Race Sport specifications →

Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...

  • you want one that is rated 500kg 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.

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Full Maxi4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?

The Brian James Race Sport is 430kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?

The Brian James Race Sport. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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