Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,550kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,550kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,550kg more
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,550kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 1,550kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Cargo Connect 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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