Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 18cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3,500kg |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 2.02m or 2.17m |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Load bed length | - | 4.00m to 6.00m |
| Bed height | - | 0.55m to 0.60m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 18cm wider inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James CarGO Connect on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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