Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Brian James Tipper is 175kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 21cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 175kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 21cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 960kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1810mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3780mm |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. 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 175kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 21cm wider inside
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- 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 Maxi2?
The Brian James Tipper is 175kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 21cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 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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