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Brian James Race Box vs Nugent Q1710

The Brian James Race Box carries 1,678kg more and is rated 2,640kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Box
Brian James Race Box - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK
Q1710
Nugent Q1710

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race BoxNugent Q1710
Gross weight3000kg360kg
Payloadup to 1885kg207kg
AxlesTwinSingle
Internal width1.95m-
Internal length4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m-
Unladen weight-153kg
Internal bed-1700mm x 1010mm

Sources: Brian James Race Box, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 1,678kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,640kg 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.

Full Race Box specifications →

Buy or hire the Q1710 if...

A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.

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Full Q1710 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Nugent Q1710?

The Brian James Race Box carries 1,678kg more and is rated 2,640kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Nugent Q1710?

The Brian James Race Box, by 1,678kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Nugent Q1710 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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