Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| 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 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
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
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Brian James Digger Plant 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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