Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.28m (4ft) longer and carries 761kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.28m (4ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 761kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 910kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.28m (4ft) longer
- you want one that carries 761kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.28m (4ft) longer and carries 761kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 761kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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