Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 304kg 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 304kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 425kg |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 304kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 304kg 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 Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 304kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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