Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 604kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 604kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 604kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 HBE506 if...
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 604kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 604kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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