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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Erde 102

The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,584kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
Erde 102
Erde 102 - image: Ted's Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Erde 102
Gross weight2700kg300kg
Payload1829kg245kg
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Internal length-1.06m / 3'5"
Internal width-0.85m / 2'9"
Unladen weight-55kg

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Erde 102. 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 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,584kg more

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 102 if...

The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.

Full 102 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Erde 102?

The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,584kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..

Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Erde 102?

The Brian James Box Van 600, by 1,584kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Erde 102 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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