Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 94kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 94kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 1735kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 865kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 94kg more
- 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 HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 94kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 94kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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