Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box carries 337kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 337kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 1548kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 2.21m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 5.22m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1952kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 337kg 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 26cm wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box carries 337kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James Race Box, by 337kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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