Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 879kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 879kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1829kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.0m x 1.6m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 879kg more
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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 879kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 879kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Box Van 600 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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