Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Brian James Eco Plant
The Brian James Eco Plant is 279kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 279kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Brian James Eco Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | from 450kg |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2183kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Brian James Eco Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
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 Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 279kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 279kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 279kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Brian James Eco 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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