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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Brian James Eco Plant

The Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
Eco Plant
Brian James Eco Plant

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Brian James Eco Plant
Gross weight2700kg2600kg
Payload1829kgup to 2183kg
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)Twin
Unladen weight-from 450kg

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Brian James Eco Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...

  • you want one that has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer
  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross

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 →

Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...

Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Brian James Eco Plant?

The Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James Eco Plant 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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