Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 465kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer
- you want one that carries 465kg more
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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car 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 Brian James A-Max 305 or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 465kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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