Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James Tipper is 610kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 610kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 90cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 395kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2105kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 2070mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 4000mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 610kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 395kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) longer inside
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Tipper is 610kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Tipper, by 395kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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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