Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 320kg lighter empty and is 5cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 320kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 1500kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2070mm |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. 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 320kg lighter empty
- 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 Maxi4 if...
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.
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 Maxi4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 320kg lighter empty and is 5cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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