Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 56kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | from 785kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Brian James Tipper. 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 56kg lighter empty
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 Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 56kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Brian James Tipper 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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