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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams CT136

The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
CT136
Ifor Williams CT136

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Ifor Williams CT136
Gross weight2700kg1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD
Payload1829kg-
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle
Bed-4.00m x 1.84m

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 1.3 tonnes 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 CT136 if...

The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.

Full CT136 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams CT136?

The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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