Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Debon C255
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1300kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Unladen weight | - | 370kg |
| Payload | - | 930kg |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | - | 125cm |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Debon C255. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
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 C255 if...
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Debon C255?
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Debon C255 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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