Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Brian James Race Box carries 1,585kg more and is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 1,585kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 300kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1.15m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 1.85m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 200kg |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 carries 1,585kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 80cm (2.5ft) 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 BV64e if...
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Brian James Race Box carries 1,585kg more and is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,585kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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