Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Tickners GB855
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 479kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 479kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | 2 |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Tickners GB855. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 479kg 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 GB855 if...
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 479kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 479kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Tickners GB855 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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