Head to head
Brian James C4 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 | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
Sources: Brian James C4, Brian James Cargo Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 if...
Brian James C4, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
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
- 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 C4 and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a 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 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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