Model against model
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Brian James Cargo Connect
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Tri-axle |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer figures and full Brian James Cargo Connect figures.
Choose the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Full specifications →Choose 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.
Source page describes the tri-axle configuration; dealer listings for plain 'Connect' and 'Connect Tri-Axle' are treated as the same model here.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer: A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform. Brian James Cargo Connect: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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