Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 520kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 520kg more
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 PT44 and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; 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 PT44 or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 520kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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