Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 220kg 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 220kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 960kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1810mm |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3780mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. 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
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) 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 Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- 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 Maxi2?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 220kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 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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