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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Brian James CarGO Connect

The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Brian James CarGO Connect
Brian James CarGO Connect - image: CC Supplies

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FBrian James CarGO Connect
Gross weight2700kg3,500kg
Payload2263kg-
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration
Load bed length-4.00m to 6.00m
Internal width-2.02m or 2.17m
Bed height-0.55m to 0.60m

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...

A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.

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Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Brian James CarGO Connect?

The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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