Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Brian James Tipper is 165kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 59cm (2ft) longer inside and is 19cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 165kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 59cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 19cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.79m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.69m |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, 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 if...
- you want one that is 165kg 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 Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
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 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Tipper is 165kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 59cm (2ft) longer inside and is 19cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; 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 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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