Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 906kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 906kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 66cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams GH126. 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 906kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 66cm (2ft) longer
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 906kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 906kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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