Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 700kg heavier gross and carries 379kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 379kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 1450kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 550kg |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 379kg more
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 700kg heavier gross and carries 379kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 379kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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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