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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams GX126

The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 906kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
Ifor Williams GX126
Ifor Williams GX126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Ifor Williams GX126
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload1829kg2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp)
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Overall length-5.70m
Overall width-2.30m
Internal length-3.66m / 12'0"
Internal width-1.84m / 6'0"
Unladen weight-765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp)
Tyres-155/70R12C

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...

  • you want one that carries 906kg more
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.

Full GX126 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams GX126?

The Ifor Williams GX126 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..

Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GX126?

The Ifor Williams GX126, by 906kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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