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Brian James Race Box vs Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg
The Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2440kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
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 Equinox 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A mid-range motorised horsebox for two horses, sitting between the small Apollo and the larger 4,500kg Equinox and 7-tonne-plus models. It suits owners who want a proper horsebox cab and living space but not a 7.5 tonne licence.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg?
The Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg is rated 500kg 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 Equinox 3,500kg is a 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg 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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