Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Box
The Brian James Race Box is 24cm wider inside and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 24cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 1885kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.95m |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Race Box is 24cm wider inside and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race 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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