Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Brian James Race Box is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside and is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 215kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 215kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2100kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1524mm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 2440mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 1.56m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 215kg more
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Box is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside and is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 215kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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