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Brian James Box Van 600 vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,081kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload1829kg2910kg
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-590kg
Internal size-3.05 x 1.70
Bed height-367mm

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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.

Full Box Van 600 specifications →

Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...

  • you want one that carries 1,081kg more
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.

Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,081kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 1,081kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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