Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 415kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 415kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 17cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 2.12m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
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 Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that carries 415kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
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 Race Box and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 415kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 415kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box 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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