Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 633kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 633kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Payload | 1401kg | - |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Load bed length | - | 4.00m to 6.00m |
| Internal width | - | 2.02m or 2.17m |
| Bed height | - | 0.55m to 0.60m |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 633kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 633kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 633kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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