Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Bateson PT66 carries 65kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 65kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | Triple | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 65kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire 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.
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 PT66 and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Bateson PT66 carries 65kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Bateson PT66, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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