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Brian James Race Box vs Brian James Race Shuttle 2
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 76kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 76kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Brian James Race Shuttle 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | up to 1809kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Brian James Race Shuttle 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 76kg more
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
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 2 if...
Bought by club racers and classic car owners who want an enclosed, lockable transporter without stepping up to the larger Race Shuttle 3. The fixed or tilt-bed choice suits both low-slung cars and everyday road cars.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Brian James Race Shuttle 2?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 76kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James Race Shuttle 2?
The Brian James Race Box, by 76kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 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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