Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 635kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is 90cm (3ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 635kg more.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 90cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 28cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2520kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1.67m |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 3.1m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 90cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 28cm 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 635kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 635kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is 90cm (3ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 635kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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