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Brian James CarGO Connect vs Lider 37380

The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 447kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James CarGO Connect
Brian James CarGO Connect - image: CC Supplies
Lider 37380
Lider 37380 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James CarGO ConnectLider 37380
Gross weight3,500kg1000kg
Unladen weight729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration282kg
Load bed length4.00m to 6.00m-
Internal width2.02m or 2.17m-
Bed height0.55m to 0.60m-
Internal bed-304 x 171 x 10cm
Axles-1
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Lider 37380. 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 2.5 tonnes 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.

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Buy or hire the 37380 if...

  • you want one that is 447kg lighter empty

Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Lider 37380?

The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 447kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Lider 37380?

The Lider 37380. It is 447kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.

Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Lider 37380 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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