Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Bateson 35-16 carries 170kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 170kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2500kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 170kg more
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 170kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; 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 35-16 or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Bateson 35-16, by 170kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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