Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant carries 764kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 764kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James General Plant has a bed 60cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2593kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Brian James General Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 764kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 60cm (2ft) longer
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant carries 764kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 764kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James General 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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