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Brian James Tipper vs Cheval Liberte Touring One

The Brian James Tipper carries 1,650kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 35kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Cheval Liberte Touring One
Cheval Liberte Touring One - image: dandgtrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James TipperCheval Liberte Touring One
Gross weight2700kg / 3500kg1600kg
Unladen weightfrom 785kg750kg
Payloadup to 2500kg850kg
Internal width1.6m / 2.0m1360mm
Internal length3.1m to 4.0m3200mm
AxlesTwin or Tri-
Internal height-2250mm

Sources: Brian James Tipper, Cheval Liberte Touring One. 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 carries 1,650kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 24cm wider inside

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.

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Buy or hire the Touring One if...

  • you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is 10cm longer inside

An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Cheval Liberte Touring One?

The Brian James Tipper carries 1,650kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 35kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?

The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.

Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?

The Brian James Tipper, by 1,650kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Cheval Liberte Touring One 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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