Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 943kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 943kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that carries 943kg 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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 943kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; 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 Portax Esprit or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 943kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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