Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Tickners GB855
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.57m (5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 1.57m (5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 535kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 1350kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 1455mm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 2430mm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Tickners GB855. 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 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.57m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 535kg more
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) 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 GB855 if...
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.57m (5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Race Box, by 535kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Tickners GB855 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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