Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,146kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 56cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,146kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 56cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 has a bed 56cm (2ft) longer
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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,146kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
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 LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,146kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 56cm (2ft) longer. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,146kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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