Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Maypole MP6812
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,548kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 1,548kg more.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 1.03m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 400kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 337kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 92cm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 120cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 63kg |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Maypole MP6812. 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 2.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,548kg more
- you want one that is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.03m (3.5ft) 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 MP6812 if...
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,548kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,548kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Maypole MP6812 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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