Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. 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 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 MEF27146 if...
A general purpose flatbed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers carrying palletised or bulky goods, sized in Meredith & Eyre's 20-series range above its smaller 16-series flatbeds.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 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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