Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.77m (6ft) longer and carries 876kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.77m (6ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 876kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 795kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.77m (6ft) longer
- you want one that carries 876kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.77m (6ft) longer and carries 876kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 876kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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