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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

Brian James Race Box
Brian James Race Box - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK
Brian James Race Shuttle 2
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 - image: lincolnshire.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race BoxBrian James Race Shuttle 2
Gross weight3000kg2600kg
Payloadup to 1885kgup to 1809kg
AxlesTwinTwin
Internal width1.95m-
Internal length4.0m / 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.

Full Race Box specifications →

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.

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Full Race Shuttle 2 specifications →

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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