Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Bateson 35MD carries 946kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 946kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 3cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 1829kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.0m x 1.6m |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 946kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3cm longer
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
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 35MD and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 35MD carries 946kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 35MD, by 946kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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