Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 381kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 381kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1290kg |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 381kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 381kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 381kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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