Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter carries 645kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 645kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2530kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Brian James T Transporter. 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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 645kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter carries 645kg 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 T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 645kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James T Transporter 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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