Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 615kg more. The Brian James Race Box is 90cm (3ft) longer inside and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 615kg more.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 90cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin or Tri |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Brian James Tipper. 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 90cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 615kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 615kg more. The Brian James Race Box is 90cm (3ft) longer inside and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 615kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James Tipper 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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