Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Brian James Race Box
The Bateson 35MD carries 890kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 890kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | up to 1885kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 890kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
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 35MD and the Brian James Race Box?
The Bateson 35MD carries 890kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant 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 35MD or the Brian James Race Box?
The Bateson 35MD, by 890kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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