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Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Brian James Connect Compact

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 30kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS - image: courtfarmgarage.co.uk
Connect Compact
Brian James Connect Compact

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 ASBrian James Connect Compact
Gross weight2730kg2700kg
BrakesBrakedBraked
AxlesTwin-

Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Brian James Connect Compact. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...

  • you want one that is rated 30kg heavier gross

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Full BT-ST 3016/35 AS specifications →

Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...

Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.

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Full Connect Compact specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Brian James Connect Compact?

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 30kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer; the Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer.

Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS or the Brian James Connect Compact 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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