Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | - |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 Blue and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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