Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 210kg 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 210kg 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 Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 970kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2070mm |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3800mm |
| Internal height | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Cheval Liberte Touring XL. 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 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 Touring XL if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 210kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL 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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