Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte Hippomobile
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is 265kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 265kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 915kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| External dimensions | - | 5,950 x 2,150 x 2,750mm |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,150 x 1,670 x 2,300mm |
| Carriage platform | - | 1,520 x 1,920mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. 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 900kg 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 Hippomobile if...
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
A two-horse trailer with a front platform sized to carry a horse-drawn carriage, aimed at driving competitors rather than everyday riders. It lets one outfit move both horses and the carriage they pull in a single tow, which is why it turns up with carriage-driving yards rather than general livery use.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is 265kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile 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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