Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte Touring One
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,470kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 430kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,470kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 430kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 76cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Cheval Liberte Touring One | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 750kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 850kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1360mm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3200mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte Touring One. 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 carries 1,470kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 76cm (2.5ft) 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 Touring One if...
- you want one that is 430kg lighter empty
An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,470kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 430kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,470kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Touring One 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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