Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 131kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2.02m or 2.17m |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Load bed length | - | 4.00m to 6.00m |
| Bed height | - | 0.55m to 0.60m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 131kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 131kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville 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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