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Brian James Box Van 600 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 691kg 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
10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Box Van 600M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload1829kg2520kg
Internal bed3.0m x 1.6m-
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-980kg
Internal length-3.1m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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.

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Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that carries 691kg more
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 691kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 691kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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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