Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Bateson 26MD carries 271kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 271kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1829kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.0m x 1.6m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that carries 271kg more
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 26MD and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 26MD carries 271kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 26MD, by 271kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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