Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Woodford Widebody
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 945kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 945kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single or Twin |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 945kg more
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 Widebody if...
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Woodford Widebody?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 945kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Woodford Widebody?
The Brian James Race Box, by 945kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Woodford Widebody 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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