Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Erde 143
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,383kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 1,383kg more.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 2.56m (8.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 96cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 502kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 0.99m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 1.44m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
| Unladen weight | - | 98kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Erde 143. 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 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,383kg more
- you want one that is 2.56m (8.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 96cm (3ft) 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 143 if...
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Erde 143?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,383kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Erde 143?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,383kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Erde 143 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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