Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 605kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is 1.04m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 605kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 1.04m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 124kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 98cm |
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | - |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 526kg |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Erde 153. 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 1.04m (3.5ft) 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
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 605kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 605kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is 1.04m (3.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 605kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
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