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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams GD84

The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 421kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
Ifor Williams GD84
Ifor Williams GD84 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Ifor Williams GD84
Gross weight2700kg2700kg
Payload1829kg2250kg
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)Twin
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
Unladen weight-450kg
Internal length-2.55m
Internal width-1.25m

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 GD84 if...

  • you want one that carries 421kg more

A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams GD84?

The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 421kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GD84?

The Ifor Williams GD84, by 421kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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