Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,375kg 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 1,375kg more.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 2.18m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 73cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 750kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 510kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1220mm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 1820mm |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Unladen weight | - | 240kg |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 rated 2,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,375kg more
- you want one that is 2.18m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,375kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,375kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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