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Brian James Race Box vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Brian James Tipper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Brian James Tipper 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 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 50kg 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 Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Race Box, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Brian James Tipper 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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