Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy carries 365kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 365kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that carries 365kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy carries 365kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 365kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Woodford Galaxy 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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