Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 215kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 215kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2105kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2070mm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. 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 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 215kg more
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
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 Maxi 3 if...
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 Transporter 4 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; 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 Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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