Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James Race Box
The Brian James Race Box is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | up to 1885kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
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 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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