Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 71kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 71kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Load bed length | - | 4.00m to 6.00m |
| Internal width | - | 2.02m or 2.17m |
| Bed height | - | 0.55m to 0.60m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is 71kg lighter empty
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 355B and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 71kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 71kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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