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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams DP120

The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
DP120
Ifor Williams DP120

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Ifor Williams DP120
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)Tri-axle
Payload1829kg-
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
Brakes-Braked
Size-14ft x 6ft

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams DP120. 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 DP120 if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.

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Full DP120 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams DP120?

The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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