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Brian James Race Box vs Woodford Eco Box

The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.5 tonnes 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
Eco Box
Woodford Eco Box

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race BoxWoodford Eco Box
Gross weight3000kg500kg or 750kg options
Payloadup to 1885kg-
Internal width1.95m-
Internal length4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m-
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-205-275kg depending on size
Dimensions-3,080 x 1,595 x 1,960mm external (largest, ECO745)
Internal load space-2,100 x 1,175 x 1,470mm (ECO745)
Axle-Single axle, unbraked

Sources: Brian James Race Box, Woodford Eco Box. 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 2.5 tonnes 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 Eco Box if...

A lightweight box trailer built to order in Norfolk, bought by tradesmen and small businesses who want secure, lockable load space without the running costs of a van. It comes in four sizes so buyers can match it to what they need to carry.

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Full Eco Box specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Woodford Eco Box?

The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Woodford Eco Box is a lightweight single-axle box trailer for general and van-replacement use.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Woodford Eco Box 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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