Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Race Box
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.2m (7ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 2.2m (7ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 935kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 75cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.95m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 950kg | up to 1885kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.2m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 935kg more
- you want one that is 75cm (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 12LT and the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.2m (7ft) longer inside. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; 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 12LT or the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box, by 935kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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