Head to head
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


Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 1,417kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 90cm (3ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1829kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 3.0m x 1.6m |
| Axles | 1 | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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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