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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams GD105

The Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 11cm longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
Ifor Williams GD105
Ifor Williams GD105 - image: Barnwell Trailers Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Ifor Williams GD105
Gross weight2700kg2,700kg
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in)
Payload1829kg-
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-585kg
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 GD105 if...

  • you want one that has a bed 11cm longer

The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams GD105?

The Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 11cm longer. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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