Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Brian James Race Box
The Bateson PT66 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | up to 1885kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 PT66 and the Brian James Race Box?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 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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