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Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Box Van 600

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTBrian James Box Van 600
Gross weight10,000kg2700kg
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf springTwin (12in wheels)
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
Payload-1829kg
Internal bed-3.0m x 1.6m

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 100LT if...

  • you want one that is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross

Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.

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Full 100LT specifications →

Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...

Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.

Full Box Van 600 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Box Van 600?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Box Van 600 on a car licence?

Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.

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