Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 250kg 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 250kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.79m |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 33cm (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 Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 250kg 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 Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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