Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 365kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 10cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 365kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 10cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2250kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1850mm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 3615mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 10cm 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 365kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 365kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 10cm 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 365kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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