Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Brian James Tipper 2 is 165kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 165kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | - |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
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 Tipper 2 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Tipper 2 is 165kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; 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 Tipper 2 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 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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