Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Brian James Race Box
The Brian James Race Box carries 445kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 445kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | up to 1885kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.95m |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that carries 445kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm 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 Deauville and the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box carries 445kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; 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 Deauville or the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box, by 445kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville 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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