Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3000kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
| Payload | - | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Brian James Race Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Brian James Race Sport 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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