Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 240kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 240kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 960kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1810mm |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3780mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. 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 rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) 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 Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 240kg lighter empty. 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 Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi2. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 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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