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Brian James Connect Compact vs Brian James Race Box

The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Connect Compact
Brian James Connect Compact
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

Brian James Connect CompactBrian James Race Box
Gross weight2700kg3000kg
BrakesBraked-
Payload-up to 1885kg
Internal width-1.95m
Internal length-4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m
Axles-Twin

Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...

Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Brian James Race Box?

The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed 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 Brian James Connect Compact 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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