Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Bateson 355B carries 871kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 871kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1829kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.0m x 1.6m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 871kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 355B carries 871kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 355B, by 871kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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