Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is 22cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 22cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1.73m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Unladen weight | - | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams BV106. 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 22cm 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 BV106 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is 22cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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