Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,088kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,088kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.4m (11ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | 1 | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that carries 2,088kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3.4m (11ft) longer
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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,088kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,088kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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