Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 230kg 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 230kg 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 Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 970kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2070mm |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3800mm |
| Internal height | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, 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 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- 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 Touring XL if...
- you want one that is 230kg 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 5 and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is 230kg 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 XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Cheval Liberte Touring XL. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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