Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Debon C500
The Brian James Race Box is 80cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside. The Debon C500 carries 115kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 80cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 28cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 115kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2000kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 167cm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 320cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Debon C500. 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 80cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 C500 if...
- you want one that carries 115kg more
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Debon C500?
The Brian James Race Box is 80cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside. The Debon C500 carries 115kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500, by 115kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Debon C500 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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