Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Bateson PT66 carries 736kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 736kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 1829kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.0m x 1.6m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 736kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 PT66 and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson PT66 carries 736kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson PT66, by 736kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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