Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Unladen weight | - | 700kg |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Lider 32680. 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Lider 32680 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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