Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Race Box
The Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | up to 1885kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
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 355B and the Brian James Race Box?
The Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; 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 355B 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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