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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams GH

The Ifor Williams GH is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

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

Key differences

Specifications side by side

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

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

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

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

The Ifor Williams GH is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range.

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