Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte HB
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Cheval Liberte HB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte HB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the HB if...
Cheval Liberte HB, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Cheval Liberte HB?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte HB 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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