Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 165kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB610 carries 165kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 25cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2050kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 2.07m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 4.25m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1450kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams HB610. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
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 HB610 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 165kg more
- you want one that is 25cm longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 165kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Ifor Williams HB610, by 165kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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