Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 251kg lighter empty and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 251kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 980kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 1.67m |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 251kg lighter empty and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 251kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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