Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,235kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,235kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
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 carries 1,235kg 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
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,235kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; 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 K or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 1,235kg.
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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