Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 3,500kg |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Load bed length | - | 4.00m to 6.00m |
| Internal width | - | 2.02m or 2.17m |
| Bed height | - | 0.55m to 0.60m |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
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 Brian James A Transporter (A4) and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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