Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Brian James Race Box
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 378kg more. The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 378kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | up to 1885kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...
- you want one that carries 378kg more
A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Brian James Race Box?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 378kg more. The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform 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 Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James Race Box?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 378kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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