Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 27cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 27cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3,500kg |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 2.02m or 2.17m |
| Payload | 1265kg | - |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Load bed length | - | 4.00m to 6.00m |
| Bed height | - | 0.55m to 0.60m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 27cm wider inside
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 27cm wider inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K 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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