Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 911kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 911kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 66cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 3.66m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 760kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that carries 911kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 66cm (2ft) longer
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
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 GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 911kg 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 GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 911kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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