Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Erde CH451
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,335kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 1,335kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 494kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 200 x 117cm |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 109kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Erde CH451. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,335kg 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the CH451 if...
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Erde CH451?
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,335kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Erde CH451?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 1,335kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Erde CH451 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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