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Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Brian James Race Box

The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Beaver Tail Transporter
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter
Brian James Race Box
Brian James Race Box - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Blue Line Beaver Tail TransporterBrian James Race Box
Gross weight2,600kg, braked3000kg
Axlestwin axleTwin
Platform size12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m)-
Floorphenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck-
Payload-up to 1885kg
Internal width-1.95m
Internal length-4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m

Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...

A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.

Full Beaver Tail Transporter specifications →

Buy or hire the Race Box if...

  • you want one that is rated 400kg 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.

Full Race Box specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Brian James Race Box?

The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle 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 Blue Line Beaver Tail 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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