Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 346kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 346kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Tandem |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 346kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Full GP85DB specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 346kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 346kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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