Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 300kg lighter empty and is 5cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 300kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1500kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2070mm |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Cheval Liberte Maxi Living. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Maxi Living if...
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 300kg lighter empty and is 5cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living 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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