Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 666kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.1m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 666kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 1.1m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 63kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 92cm |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.1m (3.5ft) 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 666kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 666kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.1m (3.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 666kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Maypole MP6812 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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