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Brian James Race Box vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and is 97cm (3ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 97cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 17cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1785mm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 3035mm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg or 330kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
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 Roadster Platform if...
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and is 97cm (3ft) longer inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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