Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Equi-Trek Apollo
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Equi-Trek Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 845kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Equi-Trek Apollo. 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 1 tonnes 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 Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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