Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,600kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 920kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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