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Brian James Box Van 600 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 421kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 421kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 421kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 421kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 421kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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