Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 290kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 290kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2175kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tandem |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 400kg 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 290kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 290kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 290kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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