Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams P6e
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,307kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 1,307kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Ifor Williams P6e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 750kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 578kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 172kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.98m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams P6e. 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 2,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,307kg 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 P6e if...
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,307kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,307kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams P6e 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.