Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Erde CH451
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,391kg 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 1,391kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 494kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 109kg |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Erde CH451. 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 1,391kg more
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.
Full Race Box specifications →Buy or hire the CH451 if...
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Erde CH451?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,391kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Erde CH451?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,391kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Erde CH451 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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