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Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4

The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 60kg lighter empty and is 6cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 6
Brian James Race Transporter 6 - image: Racecarsdirect
Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 6Cheval Liberte Maxi4
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weightfrom 1440kg1500kg
Internal width2.13m / 2.35m2070mm
Payloadup to 2060kg-
Internal bed5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long-
AxlesTri-axle-
Internal length-4900mm
Internal height-2300mm

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...

  • you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is 6cm wider inside

Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.

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Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...

The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 60kg lighter empty and is 6cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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