Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Brian James Race Box
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,395kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 1,395kg more.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 1.95m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 490kg | up to 1885kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1.95m |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,395kg more
- you want one that is 1.95m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,395kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,395kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Race Box 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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