Head to head
Bockmann AT 4019/27 vs Brian James Connect
The Brian James Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AT 4019/27 | Brian James Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2088kg | - |
| Load area | 4000x1940mm | - |
| Features | Tipping bed, cable winch | - |
| Bed size | - | 5.5m x 2.1m |
| Axles | - | Triple axle, 10 wheels |
Sources: Bockmann AT 4019/27, Brian James Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the AT 4019/27 if...
A tipping, low-bed car transporter from German builder Bockmann, rated to carry a car or light plant up to around 2 tonnes. The tipping bed and integral winch let one person load a non-runner without a separate ramp, which is what puts it in vehicle recovery and plant fleets rather than ordinary car trailers.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Buy or hire the Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Brian James's modular flatbed platform, built to order in a range of lengths, widths and axle counts. Plant and vehicle hire firms specify it as a general-purpose load carrier rather than buying a dedicated car transporter or plant trailer.
Full Connect specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann AT 4019/27 and the Brian James Connect?
The Brian James Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann AT 4019/27 is a tipping, low-bed car transporter trailer with winch; the Brian James Connect is a highly configurable flatbed trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Brian James 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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