Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is 330kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 330kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Cheval Liberte Touring Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 850kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm |
| Individual stall | - | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte Touring Country. 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 Touring Country if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.
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 Touring Country?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is 330kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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