Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 24cm wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 449kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 449kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 280kg or 330kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 1785mm |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
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
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 449kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 24cm wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 449kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 449kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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