Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Brian James Race Box
The Brian James Eco Plant carries 298kg more. The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 298kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | up to 1885kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that carries 298kg more
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Eco Plant carries 298kg more. The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 298kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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