Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,184kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,184kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Full Master specifications →Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that carries 1,184kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Master and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,184kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; the Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Master or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 1,184kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master 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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