Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 251kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 251kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 980kg |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 251kg 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
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 251kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 251kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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