Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Cheval Liberte Maxi4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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