Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.5m (8ft) longer and carries 671kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.5m (8ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 671kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.5m (8ft) longer
- you want one that carries 671kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 Brian James Box Van 600 and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.5m (8ft) longer and carries 671kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van 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 Box Van 600 or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 671kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 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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