Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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