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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Brian James Tipper

The Brian James Tipper carries 671kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Brian James Tipper
Gross weight2700kg2700kg / 3500kg
Payload1829kgup to 2500kg
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)Twin or Tri
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
Unladen weight-from 785kg
Internal width-1.6m / 2.0m
Internal length-3.1m to 4.0m

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Brian James Tipper. 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.

Full Box Van 600 specifications →

Buy or hire the Tipper if...

  • you want one that carries 671kg more

Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.

Full Tipper specifications →

Common questions

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

The Brian James Tipper carries 671kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.

Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James Tipper?

The Brian James Tipper, by 671kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James Tipper 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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