Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 269kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 269kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 460kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 150cm |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Lider 38398. 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 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) 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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 269kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 269kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 269kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Lider 38398 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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