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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James Box Van 600

The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 1,417kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerBrian James Box Van 600
Gross weight750kg2700kg
Payload412kg1829kg
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm3.0m x 1.6m
Axles1Twin (12in wheels)
Unladen weight338kg-
BrakesUnbraked-

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...

A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.

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Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,417kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 90cm (3ft) longer

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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James Box Van 600?

The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 1,417kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Box Van 600?

The Brian James Box Van 600, by 1,417kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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