Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 41kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 41kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| 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 A4 Transporter, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 41kg lighter empty
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 A4 Transporter and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 41kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 41kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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